The Pet Blood Bank (PBB)

denis · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject:

The team that come up from Loughborough are really good, they shave a small 2" patch from your dogs kneck to get the needle in the jugular, all done by their vet BTW.

It takes just 6 mins or so to give the donation, afterwards the give your dog a meal, a goodie bag, and a toy, usually a ball, and they get red bandanas like this to hide the bare patch. Wink

Oh I'm so proud of em. Laughing

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amandawhitelaw · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

once yoda is 1 yr old i will defo get her registered up. Being a nurse i know how important it is to give blood. I can imagine it is even harder to get donations from dogs.

Thanks for the link

linsey · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

oh look at those lovely boys with their bandannas on!

Leon is too wee to do it... which is a shame. But if I had a bigger dog I wouldn't think twice.

I wanted to give blood to, but they refuse to take it cos I carry an epipen - i think they consider it too risky in case I take an allergic reaction to something Sad

I tried tho! I know how important it is.
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Lorna · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject:

The blood donor session is fully booked for Saturday. Basil has the last appointment at 7.45pm.

However, they are impressed by the number of owners in Scotland who are willing for their dogs to become donors and will be back up here in 2-3 months again. If your dogs is healthy, over 1yr ( 18months for giants like Danes) and 25Kilos please register with them so that your dog can give blood next time. They are considering doing 2 days rather than 1 day next time here.
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Ashley · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Holly will always be too small for this, but i think its a great idea!!! Smile

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Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

Brilliant idea. Unfortunately Mishka only borders on the 25kg ON A GOOD DAY!!

Lisa · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

Would definitely be interest in taking Kai along the next time they are in Scotland as he'll be one by then. I can't give blood either and I always feel slightly guilty about it so this might help make up for it Laughing

Arlene · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

Great idea Smile

StuartW · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

Lorna · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

So predictable, Stuart.
sleepy4

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Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

Claire/Mark · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject:

What a great idea and I just love the pictures Very Happy

kirsty · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject:

linsey · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:05 pm Post subject:



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