Two-year-old cat Rolo recovering from the transfusion and four-year-old cocker spaniel, Gin, with veterinarian Paige Walker. (Vets Now Sutton via SWNS)
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By Emily Davison and Isobel Williams
A cat’s life was miraculously saved by an emergency blood transfusion — from the vet’s pet dog.
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Two-year-old cat Rolo recovering from the transfusion. (Vets Now Sutton via SWNS)
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Four-year-old cocker spaniel, Gin, with vet Paige Walker. (Vets Now Sutton via SWNS)
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Two-year-old cat Rolo with owner Louise Wood. (Vets Now Sutton via SWNS)
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