27/07/2026
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🩸🐱 A dog’s blood… saved a cat’s life! 🐶❤️🐱
Meet Oti, a brave one-year-old cat who arrived at Cherry Tree Vets after suffering multiple pelvic fractures. Before she could undergo the complex surgery needed to repair her injuries, she urgently required a blood transfusion.
With no feline blood donor immediately available, one of our amazing team members didn’t hesitate—she rushed home to collect her own dog, who kindly became an emergency blood donor.
Yes… you read that correctly!
In exceptional, life-threatening situations, a xenotransfusion (using canine blood for a cat) can provide a temporary but potentially life-saving bridge, buying precious time until surgery can be performed. While this isn’t something we do routinely, it is a recognised emergency procedure when every minute counts.
We’re delighted to say that Oti’s surgery went smoothly, and she is making an excellent recovery.
And before anyone asks…
No, she isn’t barking… yet! 🐶😸
A huge thank you to our incredible team for thinking quickly, working together, and going the extra mile to give Oti the very best chance.
We wish Oti a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back on all four paws again! 💙