I love you people, I'm so grateful I found this list. Nina
MaryChristine wrote:
*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] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
----- Original Message ----- *From:* Barbara Lowe <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[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!!!
