Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 3 · DEA 3 Blood Group · Hunde-Blutgruppe DEA 3 · Canine Blood Type DEA 3 · DEA-3 Antigen · Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 3
Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 3 (DEA 3) is a specific protein found on the surface of a dog's red blood cells, which determines their blood type. This inherited trait is part of the canine circulatory system and does not represent a disease. If a dog without this protein receives DEA 3-positive blood during a transfusion, their immune system may recognize it as foreign and react against it.
This blood group does not cause any physical symptoms, illnesses, or daily limitations, and it is present from birth. An owner would only become aware of it during routine veterinary blood typing or if the dog requires a blood transfusion.
Having a specific blood type requires no medical treatment or daily management. However, blood typing or cross-matching before a transfusion is essential to prevent reactions, typically costing between 50 and 150 EUR.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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