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Can my dog go home same day after a blood transfusion for anemia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 11 years and 10 months old | 70 lbs

my dog may have a blood transfusion today for anemia. Do dogs get to come home the same day as a transfusion?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2017

this would depend very much on Dasiys underlying condition and whether this needs ongoing hospital treatment as well as the blood transfusion. Many dogs in need of transfusions would be hospitalised due to the severity of their symptoms but if she is stable she may be allowed home the same day. Contact your vets office to discuss her treatment plan

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Depending on the cause of the anemia and the clinical signs associated with it, your vet may want to keep your dog to monitor her condition. It is possible that she could come home the same day so the best thing would be to discuss with your vet.

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