07/17/2025
🩸 Blood Transfusions for Cats🩸
🐾What Pet Owners Should Know 🐾
Did you know that cats can receive blood transfusions just like people? In emergency situations — like severe blood loss, anemia, or certain diseases — a transfusion can be life-saving.
🐱 When is a blood transfusion needed?
• After trauma or surgery
• With severe anemia (low red blood cells)
• In diseases that destroy or prevent red blood cell production
Is it safe?
Yes — with proper testing and monitoring. Cats have specific blood types, so blood must be matched carefully to prevent serious reactions.
What happens during a transfusion?
• Your vet will test your cat’s blood type
• Donor blood (from a healthy, screened cat) is given slowly through an IV
• Your cat is closely monitored throughout the process
🛑 Blood transfusions don’t cure the problem — but they buy precious time to treat the underlying issue and help your cat feel better faster.
If your cat ever needs a transfusion, know that it’s a safe and modern veterinary procedure used to save lives every day.
