Blood donation

 

Opening Hours:

Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 3pm

Sunday: 11am - 1pm

 

At Peak Vets, we also host regular blood donation drives for dogs. The blood is collected and stored by Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBUK), a charity established to provide a blood bank for the use of vets throughout the country. This means that every 2-3 months we hold a blood donation drive where dogs come into the surgery and blood is collected. The blood is then taken back to the laboratory of PBBUK where tests are performed to ensure that the blood is free of disease and to determine the blood type. The blood is then stored and made available to vets all around the country to use on dogs that urgently require blood transfusions.

The blood donation is a relatively painless procedure and most dogs settle quickly while donating. They also quite enjoy the toys and treats they receive after donating. If you would like your dog to donate blood or for further information, contact us at the surgery.

labrador donating blood

 

BBC Look North filming at the practice.

greyhound after giving blood

One very happy blood donor.

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