11/06/09

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) _ An eastern Idaho veterinarian has set
up a program where dogs can become blood donors.

Adam Petersen, a veterinarian with the Ammon Vet Clinic, tells
the Post Register that the program called Hemolife is intended to
provide blood for injured or ill dogs.

So far he has tested and approved seven dogs from Idaho Falls,
and will test any dog for free that meets age, size and health
requirements.

Hemolife in return will pay up to $300 per year in veterinary
costs for dogs accepted into the program.

Petersen says a blood donation by a dog named Hurley in October
helped save the life of a 100-pound Rottweiler named Madie who was
bleeding internally.

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Information from: Post Register, http://www.postregister.com

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