Pet Blood Bank UK Visits Oakham Veterinary Hospital for Dog Donations

A dog’s blood donation can rescue up to four dogs. They need dog owners’ help. Take your dog to Oakham Veterinary Hospital on Ashwell Road. Pet Blood Bank UK runs the donation sessions, and the first one was March 6.

Blood demand rises each year, so the charity needs more dog blood. Dog blood donations save many dogs’ lives, and all these donations save thousands of dogs.

Dogs must meet some rules to donate blood. They must be one to eight years old and weigh over 25 kg. Furthermore, they can’t be on medicine. The donation takes about 40 minutes, during which they draw 450ml of blood in 5-10 minutes.

After donating, dogs get water, a snack, and a goody bag. Dogs require blood for illnesses and emergencies, and transfusions save many animal lives.

Like humans, dogs have blood types, and they can be positive or negative. Transfusions match blood types, and negative blood is very important because they can give it to any dog, while positive blood works only for positive dogs.

Pet Blood Bank UK will visit Oakham often, planning to visit every two or three months. If you want to know more, check their website.