Hey Woofas,
A few months back Dean and I saw some stray dogs running around the road.
We managed to get them into our car and took them to our local Veterinary Emergency Care Australia facility.
We had them scanned but the dogs didn’t have mircrochips, given it was also a Sunday the local Animal Care Facility wasn’t open.
VECA is a 24 hour Vet, who thankfully took them for the night.
While we were there signing the dogs in I took some brochures.
One of which was titled – Dog (& Cat) Blood Donors Wanted.
Now I know our dogs go to the Vet and generally have blood tests done.
BUT what I didn’t realize is that some dogs (pets) may need blood transfusions as well.
I mean I know humans get blood transfusions, I’ve had one myself (and in my younger years I’ve given blood), but what I just didn’t think about really is that our pets might need them as well.
The criteria for your dog becoming a blood donor is as follows:-
If blood donation is something you might consider for your dog, check with your trusted Veterinarian for further details.
Not all Veterinarian clinics have experience with Dog blood donations and there are procedures that need to be followed.
By having your dog become a blood donor, you can help ensure that there is a sufficient supply of blood available to help other dogs in need.
It’s a selfless act that can make a big difference in the lives of many dogs.
Did you know that in the dog world there are 13 different blood group systems?
According to the I Love Veterinary website –
For example, dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) is a vital blood group factor equatable to the Rhesus factor in humans.
Each blood group factor is independently inherited, resulting in many combinations.
Some breeds are more likely to be DEA 1.1-negative, including Greyhounds, Boxers, Irish Wolfhounds, German Shepherds, Dobermans, and Pit Bulls.
Conversely, breeds that are more likely to be DEA 1.1-positive are Golden retrievers and Labradors.
Dogs who are DEA negative are better suited to being blood dogs as they have a lower risk of causing the development of antibodies in transfusion recipients.
A DEA-positive pet is considered a universal dog transfusion recipient and can receive positive or negative blood.
For further information, contact your local trusted Veterinarian who will be able to point you in the right direction if you’re considering blood donations for your dog.
You want a facility that specializes in dog blood donation.
Dogs, as humans do, can give blood donations if they fit the criteria.
Dog blood transfusions can help other dogs who are sick and injured.
Does your dog fit the criteria, have you ever thought about having your dog become a blood donor?
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