Veterinary Medicine International (Jan 2010)

Feline Neonatal Isoerythrolysis and the Importance of Feline Blood Types

  • Ana C. Silvestre-Ferreira,
  • Josep Pastor

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/753726
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2010

Abstract

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Although feline neonatal isoerythrolysis is rare, associated mortality rate is high. It results from mating of type B blood queens with type A or AB blood toms. A comprehensive review on feline blood types and feline neonatal isoerythrolysis physiopathology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention is covered.