So Saturday last week, the animal hospital called me to see if I could bring Mansin in to donate some blood to a sick dog. He had done this 2 times before and has saved the dogs by giving his blood and or plasma. First they test the blood to make sure it is compatible (Dogs only have 2 blood types so your chances are 50/50) Then they give him a sedative then put him under anesthesia because they take the blood from the neck vein.
Anyway, it's kind of scary for me every time, but he had done the last 2 with no problems. Well, this time was not so smooth - after putting the tube in his throat he started to vomit. The doctor didn't seem concerned so I tried no to be either. (But still pretty scary) So once he was completely under, they started to take the blood which took very little time and then started to wake him up. He took FOREVER to wake up and was very jumpy and kept trying to get up and walk - which would have been hilarious to see him try but he probably would have ended up breaking something...Anyway, I just wanted to show what a hero my dog tries to be even though sadly this little dog that he was trying to save did not make it. He had a bleeding disorder where his body was attacking his platelets and no amount of donor blood could help him out. Thanks anyway Mansin for trying to be the hero!
4 comments:
I think Hes still a hero!!! I love cino hes still the favorite!!
That is so cute! I had no idea that dogs donated blood...but probably just because I've never thought about it before. I think he's still a hero!
k, i hate your dog. but HOW SWEET!! I, too, had no idea that dogs could donate blood to each other. HOW GREAT IS THAT!!
GO MANSIN!!! such a good dog...such a good heart...such good blood...and has such a good mama!!! we miss you and love you!!
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