Wyatt Goldthwaite |
history
The Wyatt Goldthwaite
Veterinary Blood Bank began in 2007 thanks to
a generous donation made by the Goldthwaite family
in memory of their beloved dog, Wyatt. While
being treated by the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
Oncology Department, Wyatt received several blood
transfusions. It was the family’s hope
that a dedicated blood bank would enable the
staff to continue providing advanced care to
critically ill patients and ensure that veterinary
blood products would be readily available to
all patients being treated by the local veterinary
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mission
To provide a reliable humane source
of veterinary blood products for canines and felines.
To
provide education to hospital staff and clients about
blood product donation and usage.
To ensure that blood
products are used properly to best benefit the patients
of the RBVH Healthcare Network.
transfusion medicine
When a pet
is seriously ill, a transfusion of appropriate blood
components can make a dramatic difference. Blood
products are necessary for supplying oxygen and fluids
to the body’s organs. Transfusions help treat
a variety of anemias such as blood loss (hemorrhage)
that result from trauma as well as blood clotting
disorders including hemophilia, von Willebrand’s
disease and accidental poisoning with rodenticides.
Our blood bank carries products
for both dogs and cats.
Canine blood products:
Packed red blood cells
Fresh frozen plasma
Cryoprecipitate
Platelet rich plasma
Feline blood products:
Packed red blood cells
Fresh frozen plasma
Fresh whole blood is also available
as needed. |
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blood donations
The collection process is usually completed in less
then 30 minutes. Donations are typically performed
without sedation, although most cats require a mild
sedative. All donors are closely monitored afterwards
to ensure their safety.
Only a small percentage of
a pet’s blood is
actually donated during the collection process and
the body begins to replace that amount immediately
afterwards. All blood collection supplies are sterile
for the protection of both donors and recipients.
Donations may be safely made one time per month although
our program only requires a minimum of four donations
a year.
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contact
us
To find out whether your pet is
eligible, please contact:
Karen Norton, Blood Bank Coordinator
(732) 747-3636
bloodbank@rbvh.net.
The Wyatt Goldthwaite Veterinary
Blood Bank is located in
Red Bank Veterinary
Hospital at
197 Hance Ave, NJ 07724.
Hours are Wednesday—Saturday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Blood donations
and potential donor screenings are done by
appointment only. |
standards
The Wyatt Goldthwaite Veterinary
Blood Bank is a state-of-the-art facility located at
the
RBVH Physical
Rehabilitation Center.
The blood bank protocol follows national
blood banking guidelines. Our donor selection and screening
protocols as well
as our collection, handling and storage
of all blood products follow recognized ACVIM blood
banking guidelines.
The blood bank staff is committed
to making the donation process a positive experience
for both the pet owner and the donor. This includes using sedation only
when absolutely necessary and only with the owner’s
permission.
Quotes
“Mabel and Mongo have
been donors since the program began. I am very proud
that my dogs are a part of something so important
and that they contribute to the care that RBVH provides
to its patients.”
– Dr. Mary Beth Morgan
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