28/08/2023
DOGGY DONORS, WE URGENTLY NEED YOU❗
Just like sick people, sometimes our patients require a blood transfusion to assist them in their recovery from a serious illness or accident. Our supply is critically low, and we are in URGENT need of blood donors to help our patients at the Animal Emergency Centre at Woolloongabba
WHAT HAPPENS?
Your pet will get admitted to our hospital as one of our VIP patients. Upon admission, a free examination, and blood test will be performed to ensure your pet is able to donate.
Your pet will then be prepared to donate. For most pets, this means lying on their side, though for more excitable pets, sedation or general anaesthesia may be required.
We collect 1 unit of blood from your pet, which is approximately 450ml for dogs, and 60ml for cats. This typically takes around 10 minutes. Your pet will then be provided with intravenous fluids and a snack, just like humans! We will then place a bandage over the site, and monitor your pet to make sure they are fit to go home!
In addition to you and your pet helping us save lives, to thank you both for your donation, there are several benefits including:
✔️ A $100 Petbarn voucher with your first donation
✔️ A FREE full physical exam with each donation
✔️ A FREE blood test with every donation
To schedule your pet for a donation, please call AEC Woolloongabba on (07) 3456 0500.