El Dorado Hills veterinarian’s office launches community blood bank for dogs
(FOX40.COM) — A veterinarian’s office in El Dorado Hills has launched a new service that will provide blood to dogs for emergency procedures.
Insight Veterinary Wellness Center announced the opening of the Community Canine Blood Bank. The blood bank for dogs is considered the second of its kind in California.
The veterinarian’s office said the blood bank will provide a local supply of canine blood and addresses a critical need for readily blood products to treat injured or ill dogs in emergency situations.
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“We are thrilled to bring this life-saving service to our community,” Insight Veterinary Wellness Center owner Dr. Ken Pawlowski said in a press release. “As veterinarians, we understand the importance of having access to blood products when every second counts. The Community Canine Blood Bank will help us better serve the needs of our patients and provide peace of mind for pet owners.”
Insight Veterinary Wellness Center has an emergency department that utilizes blood transfusions for many cases and conditions.
The veterinary office’s said reasons for the needs for canine blood products are due to emergencies such as immune system attacks of a dog’s red blood cells and blood transfusions for bone marrow disease and other life-saving situations.
The blood bank is open and accepting donations from healthy dogs that meet the necessary requirement such as:
•Dogs must be 1 to 7 years old
•Over 50 pounds
•Up to date on monthly flea, tick and heartworm prevention.
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The veterinary’s office said the voluntary blood donor program provides multiple benefits including:
•Complimentary blood typing
•Pre-screening and annual lab work/exams
•Fecal testing every six months
•Complimentary flea/tick and heartworm preventative
Click or tap here for more information on how to donate.
“We are so thankful to the many selfless owners and sweet pups who have already donated,” Pawlowski said. “The outpouring of support has been so touching. It’s always a challenge having a donor program like this because we consistently need hero dogs to be donors, but we are dedicated to its success.”
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