Practical relevance Blood transfusions are a potentially life-saving procedure that are within
the reach of most small animal practitioners. Only minimal equipment is required. Patient …

The feline blood group system was first characterised in 1962 following the identification of
two major blood types (designated A and B)(Eyquem et al 1962). One blood group system …

Background: Naturally occurring alloantibodies produced against A and B red cell antigens
in cats can cause acute hemolytic transfusion reactions. Blood incompatibilities, unrelated to …

Background Recognition of the feline red blood cell (RBC) antigen Mik and the presence of
naturally occurring anti‐Mik antibodies resulting in acute hemolytic transfusion reactions …

Background Data on diseases' determinants and health status of asylum seekers (ASs) are
limited. Methods We performed a cross-sectional retrospective study in a large ASs centre in …

Practical relevance: Blood and blood products are increasingly available for practitioners to
use in the management of haematological conditions, and can be lifesaving and …

Cats are not referred to specialists as frequently as dogs, meaning the general practitioner
must routinely treat cats that have been involved in road traffic accidents and other …

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of blood types in the feline patients and blood
donors of the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (The Royal Veterinary College, London …

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine the agreement between AB blood
phenotyping and genotyping and determine whether non‐AB blood type incompatibilities …

Objective To evaluate the influence of major cross‐match on transfusion efficacy based on
the change in PCV following packed red blood cell (pRBC) administration in cats. Design …