Pet Blood Bank UK is urgently appealing for new dog blood donors. The charity, with their host venue PetMedics are looking for happy, healthy dogs to be donors and potentially save four other dogs' lives.
Pet blood banks work very similarly to that of humans, with different blood types being needed to save dogs all over the country. Currently, there is a shortage of negative dog blood.
Only 30 percent of dogs have negative blood, and certain breeds are more likely to have it than others. For this reason, Pet Blood Bank UK is appealing to owners of German Shepherds, Dobermanns, Flat and Curly Coated Retrievers, Greyhounds, Lurchers, Boxers, Old English Sheepdogs and Weimaraners.
Doggy bloody donation has existed for more than 300 years, with a physician successfully transfusing blood between two dogs in 1665; 150 years before the first successful human blood transfusion. Now, over 10,000 dogs are registered with Pet Blood Bank to date
To be a dog blood donor, your dog has to weigh more than 25kg, be aged between one and eight and be fit and healthy. The dog also has to be friendly, confident and not afraid to be in a new situation, away from family as the dogs have to go into their donation appointments alone.
The donation takes around 10 minutes, but the appointment as a whole could take up to 45 minutes. As part of the appointment, the dogs get a full health check and are showered with treats and cuddles. The pooches are also gifted with a goody bag and new toy to take home.
To register your dog to become a lifesaver or would like to book an appointment for the donation session at PetMedics Vets on Saturday 17 September please click here, or call 01509 232222.
