goingsolo Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 We had an interesting letter yesterday from our vet asking if we are interested in Solo becoming a blood donor. I never knew this existed so phoned the coordinator. It involves a simple test/screen then the hard part keeping him still for 10 minutes whilst a pint is taken. She was very reassuring, if at any time he is unhappy they stop and half of donors dont give on their first visit as they want it to become regular so keeping the dog happy is paramount done usually with treats. As a reward he will get a new toy. Im waiting now for the service to phone and make appointment (it will be in June) and will let you know how it goes. I think Charlie relieved he's too small lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 good on you Solo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 What a good idea. I didn't realise they did this but now that I'm thinking about it, dogs do need transfusions under certain circumstances do where did I think it came from?! Sent via the power of telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 My Cain who went over the bridge just before Xmas was a blood donor since before we rescued him - it was a disc on his collar that let us know it was possible. He donated right up until we found out he had cancer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Appointment booked for June 9th. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 So today was the day. The pbb staff were great calm throughout and taking it at his pace (with a load of yummy treats!) They took it step by step and explained everything. Solo was a star, he didnt flinch when they clipped his neck, took blood and on the table he was so relaxed his heartbeat went down and he was wagging his tail whilst having 2 nurses tickle him. It took 6 minutes for the blood to be taken then he got a drink of water, more treats and a squeaky ball. There is a 50/50 chance they dont donate on first go so he did great. I will post a picture in a couple of days when it is out on their fb site. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Well done Solo! Sent via the power of rubbish tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 Good boy, Solo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted June 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2016 As promised a pic of Solo x 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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