A canine suffering from massive hemorrhage may receive 1 unit of human plasma.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with crossmatching
• D. Only if canine plasma unavailable

Answer: (B)

Transfusion products must be species-appropriate. In dogs, you should use canine plasma for coagulopathy or massive hemorrhage, not human plasma. Giving human plasma to a dog carries a real risk of severe transfusion reactions, including hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis, and possible transmission of human pathogens. The coagulation factors in human plasma may not function properly in a canine patient, and cross-species transfusion reactions can occur.

So the statement is not correct because human plasma is not used in dogs for massive hemorrhage; the preferred option is canine plasma (or other veterinary-approved products). The answers about crossmatching or availability don’t change the fundamental issue of species compatibility.