Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 4 · Canine Blood Group DEA 4 · Hunde-Blutgruppe DEA 4 · Erythrozyten-Antigen 4 · Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 4
DEA 4 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by a specific protein called an antigen found on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is present in approximately 98% of all dogs, making it the normal physiological standard. Because it is a healthy blood type rather than a disease, it does not cause any harm to the dog's circulatory system.
This is a normal genetic trait rather than a medical condition, so dogs do not show any symptoms or health limitations at any age. The only clinical relevance occurs during a blood transfusion, where a rare DEA 4-negative dog could react to DEA 4-positive blood.
No treatment or medical intervention is required, resulting in a lifetime cost of 0 EUR. Standard blood typing is routinely performed before any transfusion to ensure compatibility.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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