tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post7127628460614435593..comments2024-01-11T04:50:32.002-06:00Comments on A Tonk's Tail... err, Tale...: Monday Medical: Animal Blood DonorsA Tonlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-73321683501569056392013-01-08T22:03:33.568-06:002013-01-08T22:03:33.568-06:00We hadn't thought of donating blood, but that ...We hadn't thought of donating blood, but that is a really good idea. I wonder if there is any place in our area? We'll have to ask our {{shutter}} vet.Oui Ouihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17511929091170922539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-71079505226764077902013-01-08T04:25:39.234-06:002013-01-08T04:25:39.234-06:00There is a big kitty called Luke who lives at our ...There is a big kitty called Luke who lives at our vet, Dr. C's. He rules the clinic with an iron paw and when a cat needs blood, he is there to help! Our little Yuu-Chan received a transfusion from him during his final illness although he was too sick by then for it to help more than tiny bit.<br /><br />Purrs,<br />The ChansTama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728967278937557315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-39668280859250918332013-01-07T17:31:49.804-06:002013-01-07T17:31:49.804-06:00The two emergency hospitals I use have each had re...The two emergency hospitals I use have each had resident rescued feline and canine blood donors for years, which was the only way I knew about it. We've heard of the animal blood bank, and the Fantastic Four are ready, just waiting for their human to get it together and get them tested for blood type.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208737162506351497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-64160463947067998312013-01-07T17:13:36.049-06:002013-01-07T17:13:36.049-06:00That's exactly what Squashies' situation w...That's exactly what Squashies' situation was - a rare blood type. We thought for a few days maybe Faraday was her type and we were all set to donate...then found out he wasn't a match.A Tonlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-62607944798918957332013-01-07T17:12:51.291-06:002013-01-07T17:12:51.291-06:00We'd worry if you didn't draw blood, CK. L...We'd worry if you didn't draw blood, CK. Like mebbe you hadz a fever or something!A Tonlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-53238164068493282712013-01-07T17:12:27.186-06:002013-01-07T17:12:27.186-06:00That's cool that they do this in Sweden too!!That's cool that they do this in Sweden too!!A Tonlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088764837982515116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-59559832657781960282013-01-07T16:30:28.345-06:002013-01-07T16:30:28.345-06:00This is a great post. When I go I usually draw blo...This is a great post. When I go I usually draw blood from the Vet and Vet techs.Cathy Keishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237575721246947408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-80935766048616428622013-01-07T15:30:20.876-06:002013-01-07T15:30:20.876-06:00Squashies blood transfusion was the first time we ...Squashies blood transfusion was the first time we heard of blood banks for animals too. It is a wonderful that this facility is available for those in need.Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-62080397578050670542013-01-07T15:25:09.893-06:002013-01-07T15:25:09.893-06:00Yay for blood donors! They are heros!
Many big v...Yay for blood donors! They are heros! <br /><br />Many big veterinary hospitals have their own feline and canine blood donors. I know the one we go to does and also the one where we take Java to see her dermatologist. Other vets get blood from these hospitals when they need it.<br /><br />But they may not have the rare blood groups that some pets need, so it's good to know about the big blood banks. Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs.MizzBassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214372558808273821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-24140852354022597812013-01-07T14:29:28.919-06:002013-01-07T14:29:28.919-06:00We have blood bank´s for Dogs and Cat´s in Sweden ...We have blood bank´s for Dogs and Cat´s in Sweden too :)<br />That is pawsome !Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009550305351113507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-58672696522829600422013-01-07T13:23:48.225-06:002013-01-07T13:23:48.225-06:00Never knew this exsisted. Have a fab Monday, we ar...Never knew this exsisted. Have a fab Monday, we are all behind, family issues :( xx00xx<br /><br /><a href="http://www.molliesdogtreats.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Mollie and Alfie</a>Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734648156265506471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-53863075809688193942013-01-07T09:16:21.298-06:002013-01-07T09:16:21.298-06:00Wow, we didn't know about his either. What a w...Wow, we didn't know about his either. What a wonderful gift.<br />xoGLOGIRLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900083227471046241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-88592205841679303132013-01-07T08:09:53.210-06:002013-01-07T08:09:53.210-06:00We did not know about this at all. Food for though...We did not know about this at all. Food for thought. Thanks for letting us know. Have a marvelous Monday.<br />Best wishes MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215335582021912308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-65748783944572480812013-01-07T08:07:32.936-06:002013-01-07T08:07:32.936-06:00How cool. I didn't know it was National Blood ...How cool. I didn't know it was National Blood Donor Month. Most of the blood we transfused came from staff member's pets or asking client's if they'd be willing to share their pet's blood. I remember mostly needing blood ready to go from birds when we had to spay them.AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230122208316058154.post-48153402503773088572013-01-07T08:07:19.201-06:002013-01-07T08:07:19.201-06:00How cool. I didn't know it was National Blood ...How cool. I didn't know it was National Blood Donor Month. Most of the blood we transfused came from staff member's pets or asking client's if they'd be willing to share their pet's blood. I remember mostly needing blood ready to go from birds when we had to spay them.AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.com