Dogs and cats asked to donate blood at Northern Colorado vet hospital

UCHealth and Colorado State University's veterinary teaching hospital are seeking blood donors in January; CSU is asking for dog and cat donors for its veterinary blood bank while UCHealth seeks human donors.

UCHealth and Colorado State University's veterinary teaching hospital are seeking blood donations from people and from dogs and cats during National Blood Donor Month. The Garth England Blood Center in Fort Collins collects human donations for UCHealth. Colorado State University's veterinary hospital maintains a blood bank for animals and is calling for more pet donors. The report follows a dog named Cora as she received a checkup, had a small area of hair shaved at the neck, and gave a blood donation while staff provided calm handling and treats. Known details: - The request for donors was made in January during National Blood Donor Month. - UCHealth's Garth England Blood Center in Fort Collins collects blood for UCHealth's blood bank. - Colorado State University's veterinary teaching hospital operates a blood bank and is seeking dog and cat donors. - The article describes a dog named Cora receiving a brief medical exam, having a small area shaved at the neck for access, being calm during donation, and receiving treats and a bandage afterward. - CSU staff noted that dogs and cats have multiple blood types, that they use blood products every day, and that the hospital provides free take-home food to pet families who donate. Summary: Having a veterinary blood bank allows CSU to provide emergency and routine care for dogs and cats, and UCHealth's human blood bank supports regional hospital needs. Both organizations said they are seeking more donors during National Blood Donor Month. Undetermined at this time.