Cats and dogs have unique blood typing systems that differ from humans:
Cats:
- Cats have three primary blood types: A, B, and AB.
- Type A is the most common, while type B is found in certain breeds like British Shorthairs and Devon Rex cats. Type AB is quite rare.
- Unlike humans, cats naturally produce antibodies against blood types that don’t match their own, which is why compatibility is crucial for transfusions.
Dogs:
- Dogs have a more complex system called the Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) system, which includes over a dozen blood types.
- DEA 1.1 is the most common and clinically significant type. Dogs can also be DEA 1.2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and more.
- Unlike cats, dogs don’t typically have natural antibodies against other blood types, making it easier to find compatible donors for transfusions.
The Ringbio canine and feline blood type rapid test kit is based on lateralflow immunoassay, which can identify dog and cat’s type in 10min. It is fast, simple and easy to use. The sensitivity and specificity are 100%.
Read more, https://www.ringbio.com/products/pet/canine-blood-type-rapid-test-kit