Garden Grove, CA
Headquarters & founding hub
- Cutoff
- 2:00 PM PT
- Same-day reach
- CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA
- Direct line
- 1-800-234-PETS
For Veterinarians · Clinical Desk Reference
Canine and feline transfusion ordering, built around your shift.
A working reference for DEA 1.1 and feline A/B/AB typing, compatibility interpretation, product selection, and same-day shipment from four regional hubs. Designed to stay open on a treatment-room monitor through an active case.
Compatibility Matrix
Universal donor and recipient compatibility at a glance.
Read the row across for first-choice selection. Cross-match is still indicated for any previously transfused or DEA 1.1 negative recipient receiving positive donor product.
Canine — DEA 1.1
| Recipient | First choice | Acceptable | Cross-match |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEA 1.1 Negative | DEA 1.1 Negative | — | Required if previously transfused |
| DEA 1.1 Positive | DEA 1.1 Positive | DEA 1.1 Negative (with cross-match) | Recommended for any prior transfusion |
About 42% of the general canine population is DEA 1.1 negative. Our donor colony skews negative — order with confidence.
Feline — A / B / AB
| Recipient | First choice | Acceptable | Cross-match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | Type A | Type A only | Major & minor required |
| Type B | Type B | — | Major & minor required |
| Type AB | Type AB | Type A (washed, minor cross-match) | Mandatory regardless of history |
Type B cats carry strong anti-A antibodies — a single mismatched transfusion can be fatal within hours. Always type, then cross-match.
Ordering Workflow
From phone call to bedside transfusion — a single shift, not a procurement project.
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Submit or confirm the type
If your patient was typed at HemoPet, the result is on file. Otherwise, send 1 mL of EDTA whole blood to the closest hub with the sample submission form — typing turnaround is same business day.
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Choose product and volume
Packed red cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelet-rich plasma, or whole blood. Our intake team computes mL/kg dosing against your patient's PCV or albumin during the call.
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Place the order before 2 PM
Call 1-800-234-PETS, submit through the clinic portal, or use the form below. Orders placed by 2 PM local time ship the same day with refrigerated next-morning delivery.
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Track the cold chain
Our validated shippers log 1–6°C continuously for 48+ hours. Temperature data is delivered with the unit on arrival — no guesswork at the bedside.
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Bedside support, on call
Eight DACVECC specialists cover the 24/7 consultation line. Reaction triage, rate adjustment, and component selection are one call away during the transfusion itself.
Typing Interpretation Guide
How to read the lab report and what to order next.
Canine DEA 1.1 — Positive result
The patient's red cells express the DEA 1.1 antigen. First-choice donor is DEA 1.1 positive. DEA 1.1 negative product is acceptable if cross-matched and the patient has no prior sensitization history. DEA 1.1 positive dogs account for roughly 58% of the U.S. population, so inventory depth is not a constraint.
Canine DEA 1.1 — Negative result
The patient's red cells do not express the DEA 1.1 antigen. Always select DEA 1.1 negative product. A single DEA 1.1 positive transfusion to a previously sensitized negative recipient can produce a hemolytic reaction within 4–7 days. If the patient has been transfused before, perform a cross-match before release.
Feline Type A
The most common feline type across non-pedigreed U.S. cats. Anti-B antibodies are weak but present. Select Type A donor product. Cross-match remains advisable for any patient with prior transfusion.
Feline Type B
Carries strong, naturally occurring anti-A hemagglutinins and hemolysins. Type B recipients must receive Type B blood only — even a small volume of Type A can trigger acute hemolysis. Type B units are held in small inventory at each hub; call to confirm stock before placing an order.
Feline Type AB
The universal feline recipient. Type AB units are scarce. Washed Type A red cells with a compatible minor cross-match are an acceptable bridge product. Major and minor cross-match is mandatory regardless of transfusion history.
Common pitfalls
- Declaring a dog DEA 1.1 negative from a point-of-care kit without a confirmatory lab result — kit sensitivity varies.
- Skipping the cross-match on second or subsequent transfusions in dogs — sensitization develops quickly.
- Using "DEA 1.1 negative" as a universal donor claim in cats — the system does not apply across species.
- Relying on visual agglutination alone in feline samples — autoagglutination in Type B cats can mask results.
Hub Shipping Cutoffs
Four hubs, four 2 PM cutoffs, one national footprint.
Each hub holds full canine and feline inventory and ships in validated refrigerated containers. Same-day fulfillment window closes at 2:00 PM local time. Call the 24/7 line for after-hours emergencies on stocked products.
Dallas, TX
South-central distribution
- Cutoff
- 2:00 PM CT
- Same-day reach
- TX, OK, LA, AR, NM, KS
- Direct line
- 1-800-234-PETS
Columbus, OH
Midwest & Northeast coverage
- Cutoff
- 2:00 PM ET
- Same-day reach
- OH, MI, IN, KY, PA, NY, NJ
- Direct line
- 1-800-234-PETS
Atlanta, GA
Southeast & Atlantic coverage
- Cutoff
- 2:00 PM ET
- Same-day reach
- GA, FL, NC, SC, TN, VA, AL, MS
- Direct line
- 1-800-234-PETS
For AK, HI, and Canadian shipments, ground transit requires 2–3 business days. Cold-chain integrity is preserved across the full transit window.