R Ferreira

Porto Veterinary Hospital, Porto, Portugal

Blood transfusions in dogs and cats: blood typing and cross matching

Blood groups are defined by inherited antigens on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). They are important in transfusion medicine because of the risk of haemolytic reactions. Such reactions occur...

Transfusion medicine in dogs and cats: products, collection and administration

Donors should be considered to be clinically normal on the basis of standard history and physical examination findings. These should be rechecked before each donation and the donation cancelled if...