As the frequency of blood transfusions in dogs and cats continues to rise, so does the need for accurate blood grouping, in order to mitigate the risk of reactions from “non-compatible” donors. This study used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) were 41 studies were identified between 1999 and 2020 in seventeen different countries that were combined to yield the Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) Kai and Dal groups. This review highlights weak points in the literature and emphasizes future study advancement.

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