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SiG MT 105 S MT Dawn Milligan has been with Best Friends Animal Hospital for over 13 years. Dawn is a Veterinary Technician with over 30 years experience. She has been the Practice Manager for the last 8 years. Dawn's passion is advocating for all animals. If you're interested in having your pet become a blood donor or volunteering for a blood drive, you can contact Erin at the Electric City Piie Commiee located in Great Falls, Montana: erinkecpc@gmail.com or go to www.ecpiiecommiee.com Free Towel Service | Free Classes | Free Child Care ONLY GYM OFFERING 715 13th Ave South 406.727.8888 accessfitnessclub.com STARTING AT $29.95 WITH NO CONTRACT FITNESS WE ARE © 2018 Cargill, Incorporated Feeding the world sustainably so it can thrive As the planet evolves, so does our approach to feeding it. A growing population presents a unique challenge, but at Cargill, we've been addressing the issue from every angle. We're forever in pursuit of new solutions, developing innovations that help us nourish the world while conserving its resources. Learn more at cargill.com. Cargill future food tech 7.75x10.375.indd 1 3/7/18 3:00 PM How is the blood collected? Blood is collected from the jugular vein in the neck, since this is the most accessible site for venipuncture. Your pet is laid on their side on a table, and sometimes light sedation is used. A small area over the vein is shaved and cleaned. e blood collection setup is the same as the setup used for human donors. It only takes about 10 minutes to collect the blood. When done, a light bandage is placed around the neck. Usually IV or subcutaneous fluids are given to the donor aerwards. No orange juice or cookies for your pet, but extra food, treats and lots of praise are always a guarantee. How much blood is collected? Cats donate 53 mL and dogs donate 450 mL; this amount is relative based on body size to the amount that is taken from a person who is donating blood. Donating blood is quick and painless. e most common potential side effect is bruising at the site of collection, but that goes away within two to three days. e amount of blood drawn is not enough to affect your pet's health. Dogs and cats can safely donate every six weeks. Most donor programs will only collect from the same pet 3 to 4 times a year and most only use the same pet in the program for 1-2 years. It's rewarding knowing your pet's donation has saved another pets life.

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