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How Pet Blood Bank UK is saving dogs' lives

How Pet Blood Bank UK is saving dogs' lives
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Deirdre Vine tells the story of the country's first blood bank for pets - and explains how you and your dog can contribute. From the PetPeople magazine archiveBlood is precious. While scientific advances in developing blood substitutes have been made, real donors are still the only reliable source of blood for ill pets.So when the not-for-profit Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk) was launched nearly five years ago it was a huge step forward for UK dog owners: it meant vets had quick access to blood to treat critically ill dogs, rather than having to wait on donations being made, which often led to delays and loss of life.
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