The Pet Blood Bank (PBB)

denis · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:34 pm Post subject: The Pet Blood Bank (PBB)

Is anyone here rigistered with them ?

My lot are, since last summer they've donated 3 liters of blood between them. Wink

The PBB are based in Loughburgh, they're a charity and are available to deliver blood to vets all over the UK.

They're collecting donations again this saturday 15th at Broadleys Veterinary Hospital, Stirling.

The girls aint going this time though as they're in season but the boys will be there. Wink

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Barry · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:08 am Post subject:

Does our dogs need to be a certain age, for instance over a year under 6 years for example?
Don't give blood personally myself, good thing to do, never even thought about letting Tikka...
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denis · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:20 am Post subject:

The requirements are that dogs are aged 1 - 8 years old, must be over 25kgs in weight and in good health, also not taking any medication and have been wormed and had flea treatment regularly.

They give your dog a thorough health check free, which includes a full blood analysis for kidney and liver function.

Here's the link.

http://enewsletters.tictocfamily.com/viewEmail.aspx?cID=359E41E1DF790102&sID=4A55DB6200AD2FFB767A9F4451C5FFB9&dID=5CB9CB5A1CE688CE
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JennyMc · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:24 am Post subject:

This is such a great service and would def like to help if Bear can. Thank you for link

Emma* · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

A very good thing Very Happy

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StuartW · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:35 am Post subject:

Such a great idea. Unfortunately, Doogle can't give blood as he is a Jehovas Witness. Crying or Very sad

shirley c · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

Lindy · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

I'm afraid my grils are too wee......I give blood though so we do our bit Very Happy

kirsty · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:26 am Post subject:

marcella · Guest

@ Stuart

Great idea. I will have a look at that link! Smile

kirsty · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:

This is really interesting.

Don't know how I feel about it as the dogs don't have free choice like we do. I gave blood for years but now they wont take my blood cause I have had B2 deficiency which they relate to immune deficiency.

Mute point as one of mine freaks out if anyone he does not know comes near him in a medical situation (and on antibiotics for a paw injury) and the other one is going to the vets on Saturday for treatment for his ears and will likely be on antibiotics too. (hate pumping them with these oh I swore antibiotics)

But.... really interesting and something I will think hard about

Fiona · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:33 am Post subject:

Star and Libby are to wee to do it and Jake is to young just now. Will def consider it when he is older tho.
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JennyMc · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

kirsty I too gave blood for years but can't now. I got transfusion several years ago and its the reason I'm here now. Couldn't live with myself if dog needed one and couldn't get it although I would only do it if dog seemed happy with it without choosing! If they touch feet then Bear wouldn't let them as he has foot thing but if its on his leg feel he'd be OK won't know till I try suppose. Tala's out due to age

Stuart Laughing

shirley c · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

I just read the 25kg bit...dont know if Pixel would be able to do it now
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Lorna · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:39 am Post subject:

They also require that the dogs has not been overseas.
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