Our Canine Blood Bank


In early 2004 here at Manly Road Veterinary hospital a Canine Blood Bank was started. With the help of 32 retired greyhounds now being cared for by the hospital, we are able to save many more lives which have been struck down with illnesses such as auto immune diseases which destroy the animals red blood cells, poisoning from rat bait, trauma caused by road traffic accidents as well as many other diseases or ailments.

These lovely dogs have been blood typed as universal donors, which will reduce/prevent any adverse reactions. Generally they would donate 450 mls of blood every 2 – 3 months which is used either as whole blood or plasma, to treat a variety of illness. Our blood donors are vaccinated yearly, heartworm tested, preventatively treated and wormed routinely, giving them a clean bill of health so they can live out their later years being well cared for and also helping save lives. These dogs are our true life savers.

If you would like any information on adopting one of these greyhounds please contact Andrea at Manly Road Veterinary Hospital on 3396 9733.

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