As a result of the advances in veterinary medicine, the use and availability of blood products have dramatically increased. Just as in humans and dogs, cats have different blood groups. There are three well-known, clinically important blood groups in cats: A, B, and AB...
Understanding the genetics and role of blood types in cats is important for veterinarians, breeders, and pet owners to appreciate, because of the impact blood type incompatibilities can have. Blood typing, in any species, is not only necessary to improve the safety and efficacy of transfusions, but the knowledge it provides can prevent fatal neonatal isoerythrolysis during the first days of life in cats.
In this month's “Continuous Learning with Bioguard” class you’ll learn about the Importance of Blood Groups and Blood Incompatibility in cats, as well as the existing blood types and their approximate frequency.
The course will be hosted by Dr. Yung-Tsun Lo, DVM, Ph.D., and veterinary expert at Bioguard Corporation.