Evaluation of different types of feline blood groups in cats of Isfahan, Iran

There is a high demand for pet veterinary care due to the increasing tendency keep pets in Iranian households. These include blood transfusions because incompatible groups can lead some negative effects such as isoerythrolysis cats. This study was first attempt evaluate distribution of type cats Iran. Blood samples were collected from 63 domestic short hair Isfahan, Iran and determined by kit card agglutination method (Rapid Vet-H IC Feline kits, Agrolabo, Scarmagno, Italy). According results, frequency types A, B, AB 96.8%, 3.2%, 0%, respectively. Card fast with validity. Therefore, it recommended determining donor recipient hospitals breeding centers.