https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/25667/canine-blood-donation A recent webinar made me wonder about the legal basis for blood donation by dogs (or any other species) and I am sure somebody here can enlighten me. I&#39;ve wondered about this before but never got round to looking into it. I believe that medical proceduresen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/177965?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:12:52 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:e57cb641-b1f7-4f6e-8680-61fa30ccfb38grumpyoldman<p>I have to say never really thought twice about it other than using a DEA -ive donor and putting some lidocaine around its jugular pre collection. Never seen anything come to any harm from it ( the odd mild reaction in recipient patter dales and jack Russels strangely enough ), &nbsp; but a pre donation clinical exam and haematology and chemistry screen + history is probably sensible in the current climate. &nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/177961?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 22 Apr 2017 10:22:32 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:a037c924-7d30-4e8f-b2dd-522c82b3ffedih220<p>Thank you Andy for explaining this, I appreciate it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/177954?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 21 Apr 2017 21:40:34 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:dcbc4f1f-1969-42f6-a76e-0018e493087dAndrew Kent<p>You can see the RCVS guidance on this here (bottom of the page):</p> <p><a target='_blank' href="http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/recognised-veterinary-practice/">http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/recognised-veterinary-practice/</a></p> <p>Essentially procedures are exempt from the ASPA if they are recognised clinical practice.</p> <p>Andy</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>