Dogs do not have the same blood types as humans. Humans have four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O, each of which can be Rh-positive or Rh-negative, resulting in eight possible blood types. In contrast, dogs have over 13 recognized blood groups, primarily categorized under the Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) system¹².
The most significant canine blood types include DEA 1.1, DEA 1.2, DEA 3, DEA 4, DEA 5, DEA 6, and DEA 7¹. Among these, DEA 1.1 is particularly important because it can cause severe reactions if mismatched during transfusions¹. Dogs with DEA 1.1 negative blood are considered universal donors, while those with DEA 1.1 positive blood are universal recipients².
Understanding these differences is crucial for veterinary medicine, especially for blood transfusions. Proper blood typing and crossmatching are essential to ensure compatibility and prevent adverse reactions¹. This complexity highlights the importance of specialized veterinary care when dealing with canine blood transfusions.
So, while both humans and dogs have distinct blood types that require careful matching for transfusions, the specific types and systems used to classify them are quite different³.
Ringbio’s Canine Blood Type Rapid Test Kit is a rapid lateralflow test for the quick typing of canineblood DEA 1.1, It is based on specific immunoreactions and it is quick and reliable. The total detection time is 10min, which is suitable for fieldtesting. Both petowners and vetclinics can use it.
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¹: PawSafe
²: Top Dog Tips
³: Remodel or Move
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