Calling doggy blood donors

Could your dog save another dog's life?

That is exactly what Fletcher the black labrador did for Peppa the border collie when she swallowed rat bait and presented at our Beachlands clinic a very unwell dog.

We are looking for more dog blood donors for our clinic that we can call on, should an emergency arise where we need blood.

There are various reasons why a dog may need a blood transfusion. Animals that are severely anaemic (have a low red blood cell count) need donated blood to keep their bodies running normally.

Pets can become anaemic due to trauma, like being hit by a car, or due to ruptured tumours, especially tumours on the spleen. A dog that has accidentally consumed rat poison like Bella could also need a transfusion.

In these situations, a transfusion is a clinical necessity, and without dog blood donors, our vets could not undertake important and often life-saving operations.

Help save a dog’s life by registering your pet as a potential blood donor today.

Criteria apply:

- Over 1 year old
- Under 8 years old
- Not on any long-term medications
- Over 28kgs
- Local & available.

Please note that the majority of donor dogs require sedation, which may make them a bit sleepy or wobbly that night. There is a stand-down period of 3 months in between transfusions.

If you are keen, Call your local Franklin Vets clinic and ask to speak to the nursing team.

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