18 dogs and cats donate blood during donor day in Kortenberg: "In a week's time, we will be out of stock"

In Kortenberg, the Akuut veterinary practice held its first donor day for pets, with 18 dogs and cats participating to donate blood. The demand for donor blood is high, as many animals require transfusions due to various health issues. Veterinarian David Haelterman noted that the need for blood has increased significantly, prompting collaboration with Animal Bloodbank Benelux to facilitate donations. The mobile donation team collects blood from pets, providing essential resources like red blood cells and plasma. The process is designed to be stress-free for the animals, using calming techniques. Despite strict eligibility criteria, the event was successful, leading to a second donor day scheduled for December 7.