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'''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==