Tipagem sanguinea e perfil hematologicode cães doadores de sangue do projeto pet salva vidas do hospital veterinário da UFPB

Abstract

Hemotherapy is a fundamental therapeutic practice in veterinary medicine for the treatment of various conditions in dogs. However, transfusion safety is intrinsically dependent on a careful selection of donors, which includes blood typing, rigorous evaluation of hematological parameters, and screening for infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the profile of nine canine blood donors enrolled in the Pet Salva Vidas Project at the Federal University of Paraíba, with emphasis on blood typing and hematological analysis. Blood typing was performed using immunochromatographic and card agglutination tests, while hematological parameters were assessed through complete blood counts. The results showed a high prevalence of DEA 1 positive blood type, identified in 55.6% of the donors, a finding consistent with worldwide reports. Hematological analysis revealed values within reference ranges for donors, except for platelet counts, which were below the reference value in four of the nine dogs, highlighting the need for screening for blood-borne pathogens. In conclusion, this study contributes significantly to the understanding of the donor population of the Pet Salva Vidas Project, providing data that may support safer and more efficient blood transfusions.