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  • Giving Blood Not Just For People

    Thanks to the continuous efforts of such organizations as the Red Cross, as a society we are pretty up to date on the impact one person taking ten minutes out of their day to give blood can have. Though we may not all be able to do it, chances are we are at least asked to give the gift of blood at least once a month. What you may not know is that ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on July 14, 2008

  • Big, friendly and a definate hero.....

    I read about this on the AOL website.   Lurch, a 200lb mastiff, is receiving an award for donating his blood 20 times and helping out many dogs.  If you want more information on blood donating by pets read a previous post called Pet's need blood too. Lurch's owner, Joni Melvin-Thiede, said Lurch donates blood for other canines ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 21, 2008

  • Pets need blood too........

    Frequently pets need blood transfusions too.  Some of the common reasons for transfusions that I have run into are parvovirus, acute blood loss from accidents, preventative measures when a dog with a bleeding disorder like auto immune hemolytic anemia needs surgery, bleeding disorders (AIHA) and others.  Now you may think it is strange ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by lorrainehug on June 15, 2007