Blood Donation Helps Dog in Need at Remedy

Bella came to our Remedy - East Lake Location with an eye injury that was causing cloudy vision and a significant amount of pain for the little dog.

A dye test revealed a ruptured cornea and deep eye ulcer that would need to be treated with a serum created from blood. The serum, which is developed by spinning a dog’s blood and separating the cells from the liquid, is then utilized as eye drops and helps to improve healing over time.

But as is common in smaller dogs, Bella was far too anxious for the team to safely collect her blood. Thankfully, our team works with dog blood donors like Jimmy.

Jimmy is a Greyhound, which means he’s considered a universal blood donor for other dogs. Jimmy visited Remedy and allowed our team to carefully collect his blood and turn it into eye drops for Bella. Bella is now on her way to recovery thanks to the magic of modern veterinary medicine and help from an unexpected friend.