🐾 Blood Type Incompatibility in Cats: A Silent Danger Between Mother and Kitten
Do you know your cat’s blood type? Most cat owners would answer “no” to this question. That’s because this information isn’t often needed in daily life. However, if breeding is planned—especially with pedigree cats—knowing the blood type is not just a detail but a life-saving factor that directly affects the survival of kittens. In this article, we explain the feline blood type system in simple and clear terms and go into detail about a vital issue: blood type incompatibility between a mother cat and her kittens. What Are the Blood Types in Cats? Like humans, cats also have different blood types. However, the system is a bit simpler and includes only A, B, and AB types. There is no “O” type, and cats do not have an Rh factor (positive/negative). Type A The most commonly seen blood type. The majority of stray cats in Turkey fall into this group. Type A is genetically dominant. Type B Less commonly seen. More common in some breeds such as British Shorthair, Turkish Van, and Turkish Ango...