National Geographic – Inside the Life-Saving World of Canine Blood Donors

It’s truly amazing to see the progress being made in the realm of canine blood donation. Natasha Khullar Relph recently reported in National Geographic about the emergence of canine blood banks in the UK. Similarly, organizations like our own GHI Blood Bank are making significant strides in addressing the need for canine blood here in the US. You can read more about this in the article, which features contributions from Dr. David McGuffin of Riverside Animal Care and Mandy Albert of the GHI Blood Bank: Read the Article.

Do you have a healthy dog who might qualify to be a blood donor? If so, you should search for your local blood bank and sign your dog up today! The need for canine blood is critical in the United States. Current wait times for veterinary hospitals to receive universal blood can exceed 2 months! Each donation a dog makes can save up to 4 canine lives. Most canine blood banks also offer their donors discounts on veterinary care or free products. If you’re located in central Ohio, our GHI Blood Bank is always in need of blood donors. Visit our blood bank webpage for more information on how to sign your dog up for a screening!