A Day In The Life Of.....
‘Pearl’ – Blood Donor – Peter Boniface PEARL’S DAY BEGINS Pearl’s day begins as any other day. She has her normal routine in the morning with only one difference. She has to forgo her breakfast as this is important to ensure that her blood donation is not too fatty when collected. When Pearl arrives at the underwood clinic, she is met with opens arms by one of the Pet ICU blood bank nurses. She then follows either Peter or Wendy (her parents) into the donation room trying to jump on all the consult room tables along the way. Pearl has a love for being up on the tables like no other dog I’ve seen before. When we finally arrive at the donation room, she is straight up onto the table awaiting her many hugs and treats from the blood bank nurse. Once all the fun is over Pearl is requested to give a small ‘PEARL’ (CH SONNET FOR MY FRIEND) sample of her blood which she does willingly. This is to Mum or Dad is there every step of the way and are ensure she can always give blood ensuring the health constantly giving her encouragement to stay nice and of all donors is paramount. Once her blood test has still. come back OK, she then normally receives another treat before the next part of the donation begins. Pearl is a fantastic donor and has made multiple full collections saving the lives of many dogs. Pearl then Her neck is then clipped, and an anaesthetic gel is receives more treats which she happily accepts. applied to numb the skin. She is given lots of cuddles from one of the blood bank team while the other blood The remainder of Pearl’s day is a bit of a lazy one bank team member is performing a surgical prep for as the Pet ICU recommend all donors refrain from the neck skin to ensure the sterility of the collection. participating in any physical activity for the next 24 hours. Pearl is now ready for the collection to begin. Her
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DOG WORLD October 2021
