Re: I put out a plea online for AB blood

[MaryChristine]

barbara, i sent out a note to a vet student here at msu, and here's the response from the person SHE forwarded it to!   Dear Mary Christine,     I was forwarded an email about AB cat blood via Emily at MSU. If the cat truly is type AB ( very rare)  it is a universal recipeint for either type A OR B feline blood. I double checked with our board certified critical care Dr. and he agreed.  A cross match with the donor blood  would confirm compatability. There are some blood banks for cat blood:   Midwest Animal Blood Services in MI 517-851-8244   Animal Blood Bank in CA 800-243-5759   You might check with University of Penn vet school, I'm not sure if they supply to private practice. Maybe an all feline practice near them might have a screened donor? Hope they have good luck with their cat. Alice Parr LVT Blood Donor Program Michigan State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Lowe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 9:05 AM Subject: I put out a plea online for AB blood Thank you all for that idea. I posted on Petfinder Urgent animal board and on Ebay animals board. If there are any lists you can cross post to I would appreciate it. smacking myself for not thinking of this sooner but then I didnt' know there was a blood shortage also. (so will be looking into bringing my negatives in for blood donating when I get back for others' sick animals) I donate platelets and never thought about an animal blood bank. Barbara Lowe and the Jelly Roll I called the vet's office and informed them I have asked online for AB blood and that I would pay for any vet costs/testing/whatever for a donor. I will also reimburse the donor for transportation costs and whatever else-meals-though I will need receipts. Jelly's regular vet is Dr. Post at the Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury Long Island NY  516-420-0000  who is away at an oncology convention and Dr. Cohen is overseeing his case. Thank you!!!