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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Health
  • Transfusion Medicine

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  • Small animal transfusion practices in Australia are not well-documented.
  • Understanding current practices is crucial for improving patient care and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe small animal transfusion practices in Australia.
  • To assess access to blood products and the frequency of pre-transfusion compatibility testing and medication administration.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to Australian veterinarians treating dogs and cats.
  • Data collected included practice demographics, blood product sources, storage, compatibility testing, and pre-transfusion medication use.
  • Statistical analysis (χ² test) was used to assess associations between compatibility testing and premedication.

Main Results:

  • Fresh whole blood is commonly available for dogs and cats, while blood components like red blood cells and plasma are less accessible.
  • Most blood products are sourced from client-owned pets.
  • Veterinarians not performing blood typing or crossmatching were significantly more likely to use premedication in both dogs and cats.

Conclusions:

  • This survey provides the first overview of transfusion practices across diverse Australian veterinary practices.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the representativeness of these findings and to optimize transfusion protocols.