Blood Transfusion: Life-Saving Critical Care

In emergency veterinary medicine, a blood transfusion is often the thin line between life and death. At Animal Medical Centre, we provide this advanced intervention for pets suffering from severe blood loss due to trauma, major surgical complications, or life-threatening anemia. When a pet’s red blood cell count drops dangerously low, their organs lose the ability to receive oxygen, leading to rapid decline. Our transfusion services are designed to stabilize these critical patients immediately, buying precious time for our veterinarians to treat the underlying cause of their illness.

Safety and compatibility are our highest priorities during this complex procedure. Just like humans, dogs and cats have specific blood types, and administering an incompatible type can lead to severe immune reactions. Before any transfusion begins, we perform mandatory blood typing and cross-matching to ensure the donor blood is a perfect match for your pet’s system. We utilize high-quality, screened blood products that are stored under strict temperature-controlled conditions to maintain their life-saving potency. During the transfusion process, your pet is placed under constant, one-on-one supervision by our medical team. We monitor vital signs—including heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature—every few minutes to detect even the slightest sign of a reaction. Whether your pet needs whole blood to replace sudden loss or specific components like plasma to help with clotting disorders, our facility is equipped to deliver these treatments with the precision and speed required in an emergency.