Lifesaving dogs needed to donate blood for other pooches this Christmas

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Could your dog be a lifesaver this festive period?Just one donation of blood can help to save the lives of up to four other poorly pups.Stock levels of lifesaving blood for dogs can get low over the holiday season so dogs in East Kilbride are being asked to come forward and help their fellow canine friends by making a Christmas donation.Pet Blood Bank UK is appealing for dogs in East Kilbride to come forward for their next donation session at Vets4Pets East Kilbride on Sunday, December 22.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Demand for this blood type is particularly high because it can be given to any dog in an emergency.These breeds include Dobermanns, Flat Coated Retriever, German Shepherds, Greyhounds, Lurchers, Old English Sheepdogs, and Weimaraners.A spokesperson for the charity said: “Christmas is all about doing a good deed and your dog can do something truly incredible – help save another dog’s life.“Over the month of December, Pet Blood Bank sees a dip in donations as many people go away for