Blood Bank For Vets

Our non-profit blood bank supplies safe, quality blood products to the veterinary community in the United States. The health and safety of our blood donors is our top priority.

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DEA 1.1 Negative Packed Red Blood Cells (Universal)

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DEA 1.1 POSITIVE Packed Red Blood Cells (Typing Required)

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Fresh Frozen Plasma

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Prices do not include shipping, processing or dry ice fees.

If you are local to the Dublin, Ohio area you can pick up your order at our office in the Riverside Drive Animal Care Center: 6924 Riverside Dr., Dublin, OH 43017.

Remember, purchasing your blood products from The Greyhound Health Initiative supports our programs and our mission to improve the health of Greyhounds on a global scale.

Blood transfusion on greyhound dog

Blood Transfusion in Dogs: Don’t Forget The Plasma!

Transfusion Instructions

PRBCs are used in patients with acute or chronic blood loss, hemolytic anemia, non-regenerative anemia, renal disease, and bone marrow disorders.

PRBCs preserved in an additive solution that does not require further dilution. However, if using fluids along with PRBCs ALWAYS use normal saline. Avoid calcium-containing fluids such as Lactated Ringers or hypotonic fluids such as 5% dextrose in water.

Use a standard blood administration set with a 150-170µ in-line blood filter. Give 0.25 ml/kg/hr for the first 15 min, then increase the rate. Dogs in cardiac, liver or renal failure should be given a dose of 1 ml/kg/hr. The transfusion must be completed within 4 hours to prevent the chance of bacterial growth.

  • Transfusion of 10-15 ml/kg will raise the recipient’s PCV by approximately 10% points in dogs.
  • In cats, 1 unit of PRBC’s will raise the recipient’s PCV by approximately 5% points.

THESE ARE GUIDELINES, AND SHOULD BE ADJUSTED DEPENDING ON THE REASON FOR THE TRANSFUSION, WEIGHT, AND CLINICAL STATUS OF THE PATIENT.

If you have any questions, please call us.

FFP is used to treat bleeding due to rodenticide toxicity, liver failure, DIC or heritable coagulation deficiencies (such as hemophilia A, hemophilia B, and von Willebrand’s disease).

FFP must be thawed in a 37℃ water bath inside a waterproof plastic bag. Do not thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

FFP should be administered immediately upon thawing using a standard blood administration set with a 150-170µ in-line blood filter.

The dose is 10-15 ml/kg in dogs and 6-10 ml/kg in cats.

THESE ARE GUIDELINES, AND SHOULD BE ADJUSTED DEPENDING ON THE REASON FOR THE TRANSFUSION, WEIGHT, AND CLINICAL STATUS OF THE PATIENT.

If you have any questions, please call us.

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