Blood Bank

Pet Blood Bank in Savannah, GA

Many of the serious conditions we treat at Savannah Veterinary Internal Medicine can result in conditions for which transfusion therapy is necessary. These conditions include anemia, poisoning, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), liver failure, bleeding disorders, cancers, heat stroke and snake bite envenomation.

Savannah’s Trusted Resource for Dog and Cat Transfusion Medicine

If your pet is in need of a life-saving transfusion, we know exactly what they need, and how to safely give it. Safe and effective transfusions start with properly stored species-specific blood that is typed and screened for infectious diseases. Blood transfusions are more sophisticated than simply finding a dog or cat to donate, then putting their blood into your pet. Dogs and cats have their own blood types, and transfusing with the wrong type could be harmful. All of our patients and donors are blood typed prior to a transfusion. Has your pet had previous transfusions? Then it is essential for a safe transfusion to ensure compatibility with a cross-match procedure. Infectious diseases can be passed onto your pet if the donated blood is not screened. All blood transfused into our patients is screened according to the ACVIM guidelines for blood donor screening. If your pet needs a transfusion or you have questions about transfusion medicine contact us. 

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Learn More About Our Blood Bank

If you’d like to learn more about your pet becoming a life-saving blood donor, please contact us for more information.

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