Meet Odin. This very good boy is on a roster of 35 dogs and 15 cats who regularly donate blood to other pets in need at Tufts' veterinary hospital. 🐾 (wgbhnews)
Most veterinary hospitals in Massachusetts get blood from an out-of-state bank, but the Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties Hospital is one of only a few in the state that has its own in-house blood donation program. Its emergency room does one or two emergency blood transfusions a week.
"We try to keep a good stock on hand, so we have about six canine units in the fridge and one cat unit at all times," Paul said."If we go through that, we’re calling donors in. Sometimes they can come in right away." “Not all the donors are sedated. So usually for their first donation, I'll give them sedation just so it's a pretty relaxed situation for them,” Parker said.
Hourihan did just that, never loosening her embrace as Odin’s blood was drawn. “You’re my good boy,” she told Odin.This was Odin's second time donating blood, and won’t be the last. He's on a roster of 35 dogs and 15 cats who make regular donations. There are perks, too. In return, donors get a free exam and free blood-work. At the end of the donation, they can wear a plaque around their neck boasting of their altruism — creating the ultimate photo op.
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