Distribution of Feline Blood Types Detected in the Copenhagen Area of Denmark |
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| Authors: | A L Jensen A B Olesen J Arnbjerg |
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| Institution: | 12.Department of Clinical Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark ;22.Small Animal Hospital, Department of Clinial Studies, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Bülowsvej 13, DK-1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark |
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| Abstract: | Jensen, A. L., A. B. Olesen and J. Arnbjerg: Distribution of feline blood types detected in the Copenhagen area of Denmark. Acta vet. scand., 1994, 35, 121-124.–The purpose of the present study was to make the first survey of the distribution of feline AB blood types in the Copenhagen area of Denmark. A total of 244 cats (139 purebred cats and 105 Domestic Shorthair cats) were tested. 93% of all tested cats had blood type A. Neither an AB nor an O type cat was detected and thus, the frequency of blood type B among all tested cats was 7%. Most type B cats were purebred cats (Birman, British Shorthair and Persian cats). No association between sex and blood type could be demonstrated among British Shorthair and Persian cats. Thus, the present study indicates that cats in Denmark predominantly have blood type A, and that blood type B cats are rare, except for certain breeds such as Birman and British Shorthair cats. |
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| Keywords: | blood groups cat transfusion neonatal isoerythrolysis fading kitten syndrome |
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