Blood transfusion (Dog and Cat), Plasma Transfusion.
Transfusion Medicine
Blood transfusions can be an important part of treatment for pets suffering from severe anaemia, trauma or blood loss.
We are able to provide blood transfusions for both dogs and cats, as well as plasma transfusions when needed. Our team carefully blood-types and monitors patients throughout the process to ensure the treatment is carried out safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
This involves giving blood or blood products to pets that need them due to illness, injury or severe blood loss.
Transfusions are sometimes required for severe anaemia, trauma or certain medical conditions.
Yes. Blood types are carefully matched and patients are monitored closely throughout.
Blood is collected from healthy donor pets that meet strict screening criteria.
It usually takes between one and four hours depending on the amount required.
Most pets don’t need sedation, although calm handling is important.
As with any medical procedure there are small risks, but patients are monitored closely so any reactions can be managed quickly.
Many pets improve quite quickly once their blood levels stabilise.
Only healthy pets of an appropriate size can become blood donors.
A transfusion can stabilise the patient, but the underlying condition still needs treatment.