PULLMAN, Wash., Nov. 3 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
PULLMAN, Washington - Veterinarians often have limited access to one of the most effective tools for controlling life-threatening bleeding complications in dogs: platelets.
A study from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine could help change that by extending how long the specialized blood cells can be stored while still retaining their ability to form clots and prevent bleeding.
Published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the study found canine platelets can be processed, refrigerated and stored for up to three weeks while remaining effective in treating or preventing bleeding in the dogs studied, far exceeding t...