Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Could your dog be a donor?

It may not be something you have thought about before, but a recent case of poisoning has highlighted the importance of having dog blood available for transfusions.

Mo, a Staffordshire bull terrier, almost died after accidentally eating rat poison and it seemed like the odds were stacked against her when her only chance of survival was a blood transfusion. With the nearest blood bank nearly two hundred miles away, hope started to dwindle.

Luckily for Mo, the owner of two Newfoundland dogs who live nearby heard about her predicament. Molly was chosen to donate blood to the stricken Mo, and this act saved the poisoned dog’s life.

So, if you have a large, robust but calm dog who would like to help save other dogs in distress, contact your local vet.