Conclusions
Cats should receive blood from suitable and matched donors to reduce the chances of transfusion reactions in the recipients.
Transfusion with whole blood or pRBCs should be a consideration in cases of suspected kitten erythrolysis, which may appear as fading kitten syndrome in neonates less than 48 hours old. In kittens that have been hand-reared and have not received adequate colostrum, FFP can also be used to boost their immunity. In neonatal cases where intravenous access is limited, intraosseous administration should be considered.
Xenotransfusions can be considered as a short-term, life-saving intervention in suitable cases, but the potential advantages should always outweigh the disadvantages.
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