Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 7(DEA 7)
Also known as: Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 7 · Tr blood group · Canine Blood Group DEA 7 · Hunde-Blutgruppe DEA 7 · Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 7
Overview
What it is
DEA 7 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, determined by the presence or absence of a specific protein called an antigen on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning a dog only needs to inherit the gene from one parent to express this blood type. Rather than being a disease, it is a normal genetic variation of the circulatory system.
How it presents
Dogs with this blood type show no physical symptoms or health issues in their daily lives, and the trait is present from birth. The variation only becomes relevant if the dog needs a blood transfusion, where an incompatible match could trigger a mild immune reaction.
Treatment
No daily treatment or ongoing therapy is ever needed for this natural blood variation. If a blood transfusion is required, performing a preventative blood typing test typically costs between 50 and 200 EUR to ensure compatibility.
How it's tested
Blutgruppenbestimmung (DEA 7)(DEA 7)
Primary testClinical examDie Bestimmung der Blutgruppe DEA 7 erfolgt serologisch mittels Agglutinationstests im Labor, um die Antigen-Präsenz auf den Erythrozyten vor Transfusionen zu bestimmen.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 7?
DEA 7 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, determined by the presence or absence of a specific protein called an antigen on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning a dog only needs to inherit the gene from one parent to express this blood type. Rather than being a disease, it is a normal genetic variation of the circulatory system.
How is Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 7 tested?
Tests currently in our database: Blutgruppenbestimmung (DEA 7).
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.