A blood bank for dogs in Bahrain could help save the lives of many pets and strays, say animal lovers.
Some veterinary clinics reportedly conduct blood transfusion for animals, but there is no official ‘blood bank’ for the canines and felines in the country.
Bahrain Animal Rescue Centre member Muna Al Daaysi said a last-minute scramble to find donors has often cost stray dogs their lives.
“A blood bank for dogs can definitely save more lives, especially the strays,” the 28-year-old Bahraini told the GDN.
“We have had several critical cases with stray dogs – mostly those with tick fever, common among strays – needing blood.
“Tick fever’s symptoms vary with dogs, based on their immunity, but in most of the cases there is intense bleeding which calls for blood transfusion.”
In such emergency cases, time is of the essence and a procedural delay in finding a compatible donor could cost lives.
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