Do dogs have different blood types?

Dogs have specific blood types, but the method used to classify them differs from the familiar ABO system used for humans. Instead, the dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) system is used. An erythrocyte is simply a red blood cell, and an antigen is a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies. read more

Feline blood types are divided into three groups: A, B, and AB. About 90 percent of domestic cats in the U.S. have type A blood; B is usually found in some of the more exotic purebreds. AB is the rarest type. read more

Dogs do have different blood types, 13 different blood types, in fact. But don’t think you have to run out and get a medic alert bracelet so you’ll be prepared in case of an accident. Dog blood types are designated by the acronym DEA (dog erythrocyte antigen) and a number (DEA 1, DEA 2, DEA 3 and so on). read more