iCatCare is publishing a collection of Cat Carer Guides to accompany the consensus tips articles which might be produced by the charity’s veterinary division, The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM), to information finest observe in particular areas related to feline healthcare and welfare.
This collection of guides supply sensible recommendation and steerage on areas related to feline well being and welfare to assist cat homeowners and caregivers play their vital function in enhancing the care that cats obtain, and the primary, on ‘Transfusion of blood and blood merchandise in cats: data for homeowners’ is now accessible to obtain from the iCatCare website.
Blood transfusions are a typical process in medical observe by which donated blood is used to exchange blood misplaced to damage or surgical procedure or to deal with severe medical circumstances. As with individuals, this may be lifesaving, however as a result of availability of donors, use has been restricted in main care veterinary observe. However, with the expansion of blood banks, the process is prone to develop into extra widespread.
The Blood Transfusion Cat Carer Guide gives the data homeowners want to think about earlier than their cat donates blood or receives a blood transfusion, together with well being checks, what to anticipate if their cat turns into a donor or receives a blood transfusion, and customary questions or considerations in regards to the procedures.
More guides are on account of be added sooner or later on ache administration and neutering, amongst different subjects, and will probably be discovered within the Cat Carer Guides section of the website.
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