Feline blood donors required
Appeal to vets to help find potential donors in Edinburgh area
Following Covid-19, we are re-establishing our cat blood donor list and would appreciate the help of veterinary surgeons in the Edinburgh area to pass this information to any clients they may have with suitable potential donors.
To be considered as donors, the cats should be:
- Aged between 1 - 8 years old
- At least 4kg in weight
- Up to date with vaccines and worming
- Healthy and not receiving any medications
- Not travelled outwith the United Kingdom
Clients who are interested in helping would be invited for a consultation at our Hospital.
Additional bloodwork and an echocardiogram would also be performed free of charge, to ensure suitability. We’d pass all the results to yourselves for your records and keep you informed if your client’s cat is selected as a donor.
For more information please email hfsablooddonors@ed.ac.uk
About the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is a one-of-a-kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose-built campus, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to more than 800 staff and almost 1400 students, all of whom contribute to our exceptional community ethos.
The School comprises:
The Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems
The Hospital for Small Animals
The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education
We represent the largest concentration of animal science-related expertise in Europe, impacting local, regional, national and international communities in terms of economic growth, the provision of clinical services and the advancement of scientific knowledge.