greysmom Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Andi was just approved to join the ranks of the blood donor cohort at our local emergency hospital. I have to admit, I don't know all that much about their blood itself. I didn't know they had 43 blood types or what that even means! The clinic said she was a Universal Negative blood type (DEA negative 1,5,7 Positive 4) but again, I don't really know what that means. I'll research myself, and ask at the clinic, but I thought I'd put this out there for the GT hive mind, too! Thanks a bunch!!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Way to go, Andi. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I’ve had blood donor dogs for many years. Mona, our young Dobe, had a severe bleeding disorder and a blood product was needed so she could have her spay. Life Stream Animal Blood Bank collected blood from BillieJean GSDx and Bandit PointerX for over a year. You can read our story here. https://www.animalbloodbank.ca/donor-tails Following along in Billie and Bandits footsteps, our Nixon, Ruby Nigel and Sid have all been donors Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 43 blood types?!?! Good job Andipants! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 As I recall, dog universal donors are the equivalent of the human type O negative, where their blood will not cause a bad reaction in the donee. (Is that a word?) Greyhounds have a higher % of universal donors than other breeds. 30% comes to mind; I'm too lazy to research this. Plus, greyhounds have a higher % of red blood cells than other breeds, because this aids in getting oxygen around the body when they're running. That is also good for a dog in need of blood. As a bonus, our greyhounds are so calm that they just lie down and enjoy all the petting while they are donating, while some other dogs have to be sedated. My dear Bazzy was a universal donor and in his younger years was a standby donor in case of emergencies at our local vet. He was only needed once. Andi will love it -- she'll get lots of attention and praise, and a ! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Andi! Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I know nothing about greyhound blood but as above, I know that I human universal donor is a valuable thing. It basically means that the red blood cells have no indicators on the cells which would allow the recipient immune system to identify the cells as foreign. If this happens, it causes a reaction that would result in blood clots forming which would endanger the recipient. I also read recently that greyhounds have a higher percentage of universal donors. Well done Andi! The gift of blood is a special and generous one. Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Good job AndiPants! Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Good Job Andipants! We're proud of you! Hope also a blood donor houndie Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 FYI Update: She goes in for her first donation on Sunday!!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Yay, Andi! Hope all goes well on Sunday and you score lots of ! And thank you to all our houndie and human donors. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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