Retrospective evaluation of unexpected events during collection of blood donations performed with and without sedation in cats (2010-2013).
Kerry S DoolinGregory R LisciandroSophie AdamantosKaren HummPublished in: Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) (2017)
Movement during donation and signs of donor anxiety were more frequent in unsedated cats. These were considered minor issues, expected in unsedated cats being gently restrained. Blood collection from unsedated feline donors is a viable alternative to sedated donation.