We often hear of the need for human blood donors, but the same is true for dogs and cats that are sick or injured and need transfusions.
Carlos the greyhound has an appointment at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care."Carlos has probably been a part of our program for about 2 or 3 years now," said Emma Doubleday, UW Veterinary Care blood donor coordinator."Carlos is a great donor," Doubleday said."One, he loves people. He loves coming in. He knows there's a treat involved and his mom says he talks the whole entire way in.
A retired race track dog, Carlos is one of 29 canines and 14 cats that donate blood regularly at the UW Veterinary Care blood bank."So vital because there's no replacement for blood, j Just like with humans," Doubleday said."In our ICU right now, there is probably three other animals that could be using transfusions this week. We've already done five transfusions already this week. So, it's very vital.""It's still shocking.
"It's also good to see it all the way through. I know who it came from, I know who it went to, and I've said it before -- a little bit of my soul is in every single one of the donations and blood products," Doubleday said."He's a champion in this every day," she said. Greyhounds are universal blood donors for nearly all other canines, but your dog doesn't have to be a greyhound to donate.
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