
13/07/2025
Meet Jack, one of our amazing blood donor dogs here at AUCSOC! 🐾❤️ This gentle hero is literally a lifesaver—his donations help critically ill or injured patients get a second chance.
🩸 Why Whole Blood Transfusions Matter:
Whole blood contains red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and clotting factors, making it incredibly valuable in emergency situations. It’s especially important for patients with:
🔻 Low Platelet Counts:
Platelets are essential for blood clotting.
When a pet’s platelet count drops too low—due to trauma, immune-mediated disease, or toxins—they are at serious risk of spontaneous bleeding, even internally.
Whole blood provides a fresh supply of platelets along with other vital components like clotting proteins and red cells, which:
Help stop bleeding
Restore oxygen-carrying capacity
Improve blood pressure and circulation
🚑 Critical Support in Emergencies:
Whether it's a dog hit by a car, a patient with severe anemia, or one fighting IMTP (immune-mediated thrombocytopenia), a transfusion from dogs like Jack can mean the difference between life and death.
Please join us in giving Jack a round of paws and applause 🐾👏 — he’s not just a good boy, he’s a hero. 💉🐶