News     Pet's Blood Transfusion Sensation! Congratulations to our sister surgery ­ Bruton Vets ­ on saving Mo the Staffordshire Bull Terrier after she had swallowed rat poison. Mo was given just 24 hours to live and the nearest pet blood bank was 200 miles away. To save Mo's life, the quick-thinking Bruton team pulled out all the stops to find her a local blood donor for an emergency transfusion. Great work! You may have already seen the story on ITV's Daybreak or on Channel 5 News. If not, read all about it here: The Sun | The Mirror Mo was lucky to have a caring and resourceful veterinary team to look after her. Here are some interesting facts about canine blood transfusion: The 1st successful blood transfusion performed on a dog was by Richard Lower in 1666 Over 13 blood types have been described in dogs, whereas humans only have 4. The most important canine blood type is DEA 1.1. Dogs that are DEA 1.1 positive can be considered to be universal recipients. That is they can receive blood of any type from another dog without the risk of a life threatening reaction. Dogs that are DEA 1.1 negative can be considered universal donors. A standard blood donation in the dog is 450ml (one canine unit) Vets use the same equipment that is used in human medicine to collect blood from donor dogs. Dogs blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma Blood donor dogs must be fit and healthy, docile, between the age of 2 and 7 years and weigh at least 20kg A single donation could potentially help 4 dogs Transfused red blood cells live for about 21 days in the recipient. The most serious risk of transfusion is ‘acute haemolysis’ where the body reacts to the blood which can be life threatening. Fortunately this is rare in dogs as they don’t have significant amounts of preformed antibodies, so only those that have received repeated transfusions are at risk. Fit For Life - Senior Pet Clinic Improved lifestyles and nutrition are enabling many pets to live to a ripe old age. Like people, their needs change throughout their life and, beginning at approximately seven years of age, pets enter their senior years. At this age it is not uncommon for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer to develop. These diseases can progress unnoticed in their early stages; early detection and preventative health care is vital to help your older pet to enjoy full quality of life. PetCare are now offering comprehensive screening providing a detailed picture of the health of your pet and to help to control their future well being. The senior health check is available at Silver and Gold levels and includes: Silver A lifestyle questionnaire Full clinical examination by a nurse Basic urine and blood analysis Dietary advice and a customised diet plan A customised health report An action plan including practical advice Monthly telephone consultations offering support and checking progress Six month follow up with a vet. Gold A lifestyle questionnaire Full clinical examination by a nurse Full urine and blood analysis including thyroid check Dietary advice and a customised diet plan Blood pressure monitoring A customised health report An action plan including practical advice Monthly telephone consultations offering support and checking progress Six month follow up with a vet.   A standard health screening would usually cost approximately £160, but we are offering the Silver senior clinic service for £120. A full health screening would usually cost approximately £290, but we are offering the Gold senior clinic service for £160. If you feel that your pet would benefit from a senior health check, please contact the surgery and a member of staff will provide further information. Together we can help your pet enjoy a lifetime of good health.
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