ASPCA in the News: Kitty Blood Donors Save Plunging Pets
Hospital Reports Cat Blood Shortage Due to Accident-Prone (or Careless) Cats
By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES, ABC NEWS
Nov. 29, 2006 — Every year, in a phenomenon known as 'high-rise syndrome,' scores of urban cats--going for a pigeon or a leaf--jump to their deaths. The lucky ones, who suffer only broken bones and internal injuries, are rushed to Bergh Memorial Hospital in New York City, where they can often be saved by a unique blood donation program.
Cats may have nine lives, but don't have the same kind of blood as their domesticated counterpart, the dog. Cat blood can only be stored about 30 days, then must be thrown away. Most hospitals rely on blood banks, but few owners have their animals tested for blood type and an incompatible transfusion can cause a hasty demise.
For the last 18 months, Bergh has promoted feline blood donation, unique in New York City, seeking owners willing to turn their tabby into a guinea pig. About 12 enthusiastic pet owners participate. New York may be "stuffed with cats," said Murray, but only one-third of all cats qualify to donate, and the blood shortage is real.
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By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES, ABC NEWS
Nov. 29, 2006 — Every year, in a phenomenon known as 'high-rise syndrome,' scores of urban cats--going for a pigeon or a leaf--jump to their deaths. The lucky ones, who suffer only broken bones and internal injuries, are rushed to Bergh Memorial Hospital in New York City, where they can often be saved by a unique blood donation program.
Cats may have nine lives, but don't have the same kind of blood as their domesticated counterpart, the dog. Cat blood can only be stored about 30 days, then must be thrown away. Most hospitals rely on blood banks, but few owners have their animals tested for blood type and an incompatible transfusion can cause a hasty demise.
For the last 18 months, Bergh has promoted feline blood donation, unique in New York City, seeking owners willing to turn their tabby into a guinea pig. About 12 enthusiastic pet owners participate. New York may be "stuffed with cats," said Murray, but only one-third of all cats qualify to donate, and the blood shortage is real.
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1 Comments:
Hello I read your story of Kitty blood Donors. I want to ask you if my cats and dogs could Donate some of there blood to help. Some years ago my twins sons were sick and one of them need blood. He got the blood and now he is with us because someone donate there Blood. I would like help .. Please Email my at Cateyes_12@hotmail.com
.Thank you Cat12
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