Blood donation

When Elsie had her operation she had to have some blood. I just wanted to say thank you to anyone who has ever allowed their dog to donate blood, I've never had a big enough dog to do it so it's been a one way street taking not giving for us, but this is third time in my life time we have been helped by the big dogs like this.


It's a real life saver when they need it.

Re: Blood donation

I never realised that Vet's/Animals had a blood bank - should have done i suppose - it is obvious really. I learn something every day.

Thank you Julie. I hope Elsie is recovering well.

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I believe there only very few central blood banks for animals, unless I am wrong. Most vets wouldn't need it to hand like that.
Perhaps Mr. FitzP has to keep a supply because of the intricate specialist surgery that is performed at his premises.



There are some quite interesting questions/answers here if anyone wanted to have a read.

http://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/faqs/

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They have a number of dogs on stand by at this practice. I believe a new found land came in for Elsie. It's not like human donation any large dog can donate to any other dog.

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I remember watching the tv programme about the Australian vet who practices here. (Forget name of the show.). He called a friend with a big dog to get a donation.

Nice of you to thank dog owners, Julie. Hope Elsie is doing well.

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Someone has asked that very question on the link I posted Julie.
Although this is true what you said, it can only be done the once, because apparently there are differences in canine blood but it is very complicated.

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Fascinating isn't it, as I said we've never had a big enough dog to do it but very thankful others do.