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==Types of Blood products available==
==Types of Blood products available==
'''Fresh Whole Blood (FWB)''' can be [[Administering a Blood Transfusion|collected]] from a healthy donor and combined with anticoagulant which can then be used for up to 8 hours. Whole blood contains all blood components which are [[Erythrocytes|Red blood cells]], [[Thrombocytes|Platelets]], [[Leukocytes|White blood cells]], Coagulation factors and plasma proteins. This is indicated for for dogs and cats suffering from [[:Category:Anaemia|anaemia]], thrombocytopaenia or a [[Coagulation Defects|coagulopathy]] with active bleeding.
'''Fresh Whole Blood (FWB)''' can be [[Administering a Blood Transfusion|collected]] from a healthy donor and combined with anticoagulant which can then be used for up to 8 hours. Whole blood contains all blood components which are [[Erythrocytes|Red blood cells]], [[Thrombocytes|Platelets]], [[Leukocytes|White blood cells]], Coagulation factors and plasma proteins. This is indicated for for dogs and cats suffering from [[:Category:Anaemia|anaemia]], thrombocytopaenia or a [[Coagulation Defects|coagulopathy]] with active bleeding.
'''Oxyglobin''' is a very useful blood product as it increases plasma haemoglobin concentration. It is produced from bovine haemoglobin and is licensed for use in the dog but not for the cat. Oxyglobin is indicated in cases of severe anaemia of any cause.
'''Oxyglobin''' is a very useful blood product as it increases plasma haemoglobin concentration. It is produced from bovine haemoglobin and is licensed for use in the dog but not for the cat. Oxyglobin is indicated in cases of severe anaemia of any cause.
When receiving oxyglobin, patients should be monitored for the development of circulatory overload.
When receiving oxyglobin, patients should be monitored for the development of circulatory overload.
'''Xenotransfusion''' can be performed by giving dog blood to cats. There are no naturally occurring antibodies, however cells do not last as long as properly matched ones. They will form antibodies within ~4 days afterwards.
==Administration of Blood products==
==Administration of Blood products==