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Animal Blood Drive a Success!

But Animal Blood Donors Still Desperately Needed

Sick people aren’t the only ones who need blood and blood products to recover from illness and injury. So too, do man’s best friends. But Milwaukee ER Veterinarian Marla Lichtenberger, DVM, says there’s a terrible shortage of animal blood right now.

 “We urgently need owners of healthy cats and dogs to consider bringing their animals in to become potential blood donors,” says Dr. Lichtenberger, owner of Milwaukee Emergency Center for Animals (MECA).

“True animal lovers will make the effort to help because I can guarantee you that their generosity will lead to saved lives,” added Dr. Lichtenberger.

 Here are the criteria for animal blood donation:

• Cats and dogs must be under age 8 and be healthy

• Cats must weigh more than 10 pounds

• Dogs must weigh more than 50 pounds

Donations may be made every 3 to 4 months, and each pet receives one free health exam and full blood work-up per year. In addition, there is a $25 hospital credit given for each donation.

Interested pet owners may contact dhart@erforanimals.com