beledi Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Does anyone use their Greyhound as blood donor? Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I don't, but many people do, and most of the vets give reduced vet services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Wayne put in his time as a blood donor but it was in-house at Hemopet Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 My 2 boys are donors for OSU. My bridge boy was too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MitchsMom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 My 5 year old is a donor at OSU as well. She is treated like a Queen (the Diva that she is) and they are very gentle and caring with her. Never a problem with the whole process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentsMom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Henry is a donor....He's our Hero....just last month he saved a puppys life. He is so good about donating, as long as I am petting him talking to him he's fine. After a few cookies,he's ready to go home...never any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I've known 2 greys that were donors. They loved doing it as they barely noticed the blood being taken and loved the treats they were fed afterwards and the toys and loving they got. If my girls were eligible, I would do it with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I will be donating at the vet clinic I use. I used to work for them part time and would have stayed if I could have afforded. But, alas, I needed a full time job. I love the vet and he takes care of my three dogs and three cats. I just wanted to see what everyone thought of donating.My heart says it is a do it.. Samlur is 2 1/2 years old and quit healthy. He just had his check up Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThunderPaws Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 My Diesel and Midnight are blood donors at the North Carolina vet school in Raleigh NC! I am hoping to also get my new boy Tater qualified as a donor. My other dogs are either too old, have a heart murmur or weigh less than the required 50 pounds. I drop them off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, it's like free doggie daycare, and it helped Midnight overcome her fear of people because the vet students pet them and give them treats. Now she loves that place! Diesel not so much, but once they take him to the back he is ok and gives everyone kisses. The blood bank girls are very good with the dogs, it is not painful, and they get a bunch of yummy treats. They also get free vaccinations, complete blood test, urinalysis, full tick titer, Heartguard and Frontline. Plus you know that your dogs help save lives!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westexhound Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Plus you know that your dogs help save lives!!! It certainly does!!! Having been on the receiving end of that with one of our non-greys, I just want to say thanks to all those blood donors out there. A blood transfusion definitely saved her life just a few months ago! Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) I am so glad Samlur and I decided to do this. Thank You for all your support. My vet said he would give Sam his dental for free as part of a thank you. Edited August 22, 2009 by beledi Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Yep, not just my grey but my GSP is on the emergany call for our local vet, we have been called out several times in the middle of the night, we are glad to help, any time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luckydog Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hazel is a blood donor for the University of Pennsylvania Vet School. She's got one more year of eligibility and then it'll be total retirement for her (and free blood products for the rest of her life should she need them). GAA over in NJ does a full spread of greyhound blood donations for the Penn Vet school. They hooked us up with Penn on this side of the Delaware/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 All of my current dogs are/were donors. Jake is no longer as we still don't know why he is having swollen legs. The hounds don't mind, and you sure feel good when their blood saves a life. Peanut's first donation was used to help a Mama dog and her puppies who had distemper. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have 3 that currently donate Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChasesMum Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have thought about it quite a lot, the process is a little different in Canada but I will be talking to the vet in more detail when she gets her checkup this year. I wonder if hypothyroid meds disqualifies her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Get Em is on the emergency list for his vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 He will be there after we get him typed. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 murray donates to the university of pennsylvania vet hospital. they have a mobile bloodmobile that visits our area several times each year. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have thought about it quite a lot, the process is a little different in Canada but I will be talking to the vet in more detail when she gets her checkup this year. I wonder if hypothyroid meds disqualifies her... More than likely. Our blood donor program will only allow heartworm meds. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spider9174 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Gable, our male, is a donor. He likes going there, they treat him like a king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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