A blood bank for cat and dog donors will be established in Irkutsk.
Supplying blood from cats and dogs will help veterinarians perform complex surgeries, treat injuries and illnesses that require transfusions.
The initiative was taken by the veterinary station in the city of Irkutsk. Pet owners are encouraged to become donors.
Who can be a donor:
Healthy animals, vaccinated and treated for parasites;
Age - six to seven to eight years;
Cat weight - at least 4-5 kg, dog - 10-15 kg.
Before the donation, experts at the veterinary clinic will examine your pet free of charge and determine whether it is suitable for donating blood.
As noted by the head of the veterinary service Andrey Lim, the establishment of a blood bank will help make veterinary care in the region more efficient and accessible.