Pet's Blood Transfusion Sensation! Congratulations to our sister surgery ­ Bruton Vets ­ on saving Mo the Staffordshire Bull Terrier after she had swallowed rat poison. Mo was given just 24 hours to live and the nearest pet blood bank was 200 miles away. To save Mo's life, the quick-thinking Bruton team pulled out all the stops to find her a local blood donor for an emergency transfusion. Great work! You may have already seen the story on ITV's Daybreak or on Channel 5 News. If not, read all about it here: The Sun | The Mirror Mo was lucky to have a caring and resourceful veterinary team to look after her. Here are some interesting facts about canine blood transfusion: The 1st successful blood transfusion performed on a dog was by Richard Lower in 1666 Over 13 blood types have been described in dogs, whereas humans only have 4. The most important canine blood type is DEA 1.1. Dogs that are DEA 1.1 positive can be considered to be universal recipients. That is they can receive blood of any type from another dog without the risk of a life threatening reaction. Dogs that are DEA 1.1 negative can be considered universal donors. A standard blood donation in the dog is 450ml (one canine unit) Vets use the same equipment that is used in human medicine to collect blood from donor dogs. Dogs blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma Blood donor dogs must be fit and healthy, docile, between the age of 2 and 7 years and weigh at least 20kg A single donation could potentially help 4 dogs Transfused red blood cells live for about 21 days in the recipient. The most serious risk of transfusion is ‘acute haemolysis’ where the body reacts to the blood which can be life threatening. Fortunately this is rare in dogs as they don’t have significant amounts of preformed antibodies, so only those that have received repeated transfusions are at risk. June 2009 is National Vaccination Month. PetCare Veterinary Practice is offering vaccinations at a reduced cost to all pet owners whose vaccinations have lapsed. Please contact us for full details and to book an appointment. Dogs and cats must be older than 18 months and not have been vaccinated for at least 18 months. Rabbits must be older than 9 months and not have been vaccinated for at least 9 months. St Peter's Square Fun Dog Show June 27th 2009 The PetCare staff are delighted to be assisting with the St Peter's Square Fun Dog Show for the fifth year in succession to raise funds for local charities Watch this space for further details. Puppy Pre-School Raise a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog in a safe environment PetCare are now running twice-weekly puppy classes every month. We help you to: Communicate clearly with your dog Teach a range of commands including sit, stay, drop and come Raise a well-mannered dog Socialise your dog Discuss puppy problems. Please contact the surgery for further information. PetCare Support Chiswick DogWatch The PetCare clinic is pleased to offer support for Chiswick DogWatch. The first part of the scheme was launched in June 2007 for Stamford Brook Common where more than forty owners and dogs signed up. The second part was launched on Homefields Recreation Ground in July and a third part on Duke's Meadows in September. The scheme is similar to neighbourhood watch; participants can call police and inform them of problems such as anti-social behaviour or anything suspicious whilst on regular walks with their dog. The scheme has already been attributed with reducing incidents on Stamford Brook Common. Please call PC Davina Stokes on 020 8247 6415   Fit For Life - Senior Pet Clinic Improved lifestyles and nutrition are enabling many pets to live to a ripe old age. Like people, their needs change throughout their life and, beginning at approximately seven years of age, pets enter their senior years. At this age it is not uncommon for diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer to develop. These diseases can progress unnoticed in their early stages; early detection and preventative health care is vital to help your older pet to enjoy full quality of life. PetCare are now offering comprehensive screening providing a detailed picture of the health of your pet and to help to control their future well being. The senior health check is available at Silver and Gold levels and includes: Silver A lifestyle questionnaire Full clinical examination by a nurse Basic urine and blood analysis Dietary advice and a customised diet plan A customised health report An action plan including practical advice Monthly telephone consultations offering support and checking progress Six month follow up with a vet. Gold A lifestyle questionnaire Full clinical examination by a nurse Full urine and blood analysis including thyroid check Dietary advice and a customised diet plan Blood pressure monitoring A customised health report An action plan including practical advice Monthly telephone consultations offering support and checking progress Six month follow up with a vet.   A standard health screening would usually cost approximately £160, but we are offering the Silver senior clinic service for £120. A full health screening would usually cost approximately £290, but we are offering the Gold senior clinic service for £160. If you feel that your pet would benefit from a senior health check, please contact the surgery and a member of staff will provide further information. Together we can help your pet enjoy a lifetime of good health. Sunday consultations now available on one Sunday every month. Please contact the surgery for details. PetCare and its sister practice at Queen's Park are Practice Members of the  Feline Advisory Bureau.
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