Veterinarians in the UK are expressing their desire for a nationalized system of dog blood banks.

The Independent reports today that members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons cite a sharp rise in consumer demand for high-tech surgical intervention, and that the lack of available dog blood is preventing this lucrative business from flourising.

Veterinary experts go on to describe the many types of common dog injuries that require surgery, and that so many dogs don't receive the care they need because of a lack of available blood.

Hence, vets want the UK government to create a national blood bank for dogs.

I'm not sure, however, why the UK government needs to be involved. There is already a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and there are certainly many dog owners willing to donate blood from their dogs. Why can't the college use its own money to make it happen?

Labels: Blood Banks, Veterinarians