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Pet blood banking is critical!! It provides life-saving transfusions for animals in need, similar to human blood banks. Increasing awareness of animal blood banking is essential to ensure a stable supply of blood for pets in need. Educating pet owners about the importance of blood donation and the eligibility criteria for donor pets can boost participation. Please share with your friends and family and encourage them to learn more by reading the NY Times article below featuring our very own Meghan Respess, Director of Blood Banking from BluePearl Pet Hospital!

November is #NationalPetCancerAwarenessMonth. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Losing a beloved pet is often an emotionally devastating experience. Yet as a society, we do not recognize how painful pet loss can be and how much it can impair our emotional and physical health. At GrieveWell, we believe that all grief is valid. Here is an article from Dr. Gerald S. Post, a board-certified specialist in veterinary oncology, on 10 warning signs of cancer in both dogs and cats - https://lnkd.in/djXPEcJh. Please understand that these are just potential warning signs and should not panic you but prompt a visit to your veterinarian. #petloss #youarenotalone #findyourvillage #askforhelp #petlossgriefisreal #lossofalovedone #lossofabestfriend #furryfriends #healingjourney #grievewella2 #nonprofit

As National Pet Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end, review these 10 steps to take if your pet has been diagnosed with cancer. Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies can help. Call our hospital at 303-660-1027 to schedule a consult with our veterinary oncologist. #petcare #pethealth #ColoradoPets #VeterinaryOncology

Explore the transformative potential of Veterinary Shockwave Therapy (VST) in animal care. This innovative, non-invasive approach applies high-energy shockwaves to promote rapid healing, enhance blood flow, and alleviate pain for both large and small animals. https://lnkd.in/gVw5Bc3k

Explore the transformative potential of Veterinary Shockwave Therapy (VST) in animal care. This innovative, non-invasive approach applies high-energy shockwaves to promote rapid healing, enhance blood flow, and alleviate pain for both large and small animals. https://lnkd.in/gVw5Bc3k

Explore the transformative potential of Veterinary Shockwave Therapy (VST) in animal care. This innovative, non-invasive approach applies high-energy shockwaves to promote rapid healing, enhance blood flow, and alleviate pain for both large and small animals. https://lnkd.in/gVw5Bc3k

Is canine hypothyroidism being over diagnosed? A recent study suggests it might be! 🐕 By examining cases from seven veterinary practices, researchers found a significant percentage of dogs were possibly misdiagnosed and unnecessarily treated for hypothyroidism. ⚠️ Essential reading for veterinarians and pet owners alike, this article sheds light on the need for more accurate diagnostics and the importance of proper thyroid function testing in dogs. 🐶 👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/zGnR50ShA4i #Veterinary33 #VeterinaryCare #PetHealth #VeterinaryArticle #VeterinaryScience #Hypothyroidism

Do you know your dog's blood group? The DEA (dog erythrocyte antigen) system in dogs is used to identify your dogs blood group. An erythrocyte is a red blood cell. Dogs have close to 13 blood groups identified, The common among them are DEA-1.1, DEA-1.2, DEA-3, DEA-4, DEA-5, and DEA-7. Similar to human there is also postive and negative The majority of dogs are DEA 1.1 positive and may only give blood safely to other DEA 1.1. positive dogs. If the wrong blood group transfusion is given, it can result in both clumping and destruction of the red blood cells. Some breeds are mostly one blood group. DEA 1.1 positive - Golden retrievers and Labradors DEA 1.1 negative - Greyhounds, Boxers, Irish wolfhounds, German shepherds, Dobermans, and Pit bulls There are blood banks for Animals too, similar to humans A standard unit of whole canine blood is 500cc, or almost 17 ounces Similar to humans the correct blood type is provided to the dog undergoing treatment.. for which they would required donors to donate at blood banks. If you would like to know your dog's blood type, request your veterinarian who has easy-to-use canine typing card to screen for blood types. Credits Source: thesprucepets.com Photo: Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Explore the transformative potential of Veterinary Shockwave Therapy (VST) in animal care. This innovative, non-invasive approach applies high-energy shockwaves to promote rapid healing, enhance blood flow, and alleviate pain for both large and small animals. https://lnkd.in/gVw5Bc3k

Explore the transformative potential of Veterinary Shockwave Therapy (VST) in animal care. This innovative, non-invasive approach applies high-energy shockwaves to promote rapid healing, enhance blood flow, and alleviate pain for both large and small animals. https://lnkd.in/gVw5Bc3k