Applying blood transfusion in dog at the Veterinary Hospital of Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

Blood transfusion in dog was performed for eight anemia cases includingEhrlichia canisinfection (5 cases), hookworm infection (Ancylostoma caninum - 1 case), and blood loss due to surgery (2 cases). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of blood transfusion, assist to the
treatment for canine anemia and draw the conclusion for timely prediction and transfusion. In this case study, five out of eight cases showed successfully clinical recovery (62.50%) and three severe cases (37.50%) ended with the death. Mean of PCV pre–and post–transfusion (24 hours) increased from 11.78% to 19.20% (Ehrlichia infection) and from 12.33% to 22.67% (others). All
dogs received FWB with an average volume of 12.98 ml/kg, and the post–PCV increased by a mean of 8.51% on the first day (24 hours). Although, there were 8 cases of blood transfusion, the success would not be high if the dog had PCV lower than 15% and underwent liver and kidney function disorders. No adverse transfusion reactions were recorded during transfusion.