----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 4:48
PM
Subject: Re: I put out a plea online for
AB blood
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 -----
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!!!
