Did you know pets can donate blood?
Emergency Pet Clinic is looking for healthy dogs and cats to become blood donors. It may come as a surprise, but pets with critical injuries and illnesses often need blood transfusions, and canine and feline blood is needed to replenish the supply to help save lives.
Just like with humans, a single pet blood donation can save multiple lives! As demand continues to increase, we are always looking for new canine and feline donors.
In order to qualify to give blood, all pets must have a good temperament, be current on all vaccines, and meet the following additional criteria:
Canine Donors
- Overall good health
- Between the ages of 1 and 8 years
- A healthy weight of over 50 lbs.
- Have a friendly disposition
- Receives monthly flea, tick and heartworm prevention
Feline Donors
- Overall good health
- Between the ages of 1 and 8 years
- A healthy weight of over 10 lbs.
- Have a friendly disposition
- Indoor only
- Receives monthly flea, tick and heartworm prevention
Donor Responsibilities:
Every 6-8 weeks (or as needed) your pet will be called upon to donate blood. Please bring your pet in within 1-2 days of the call, to ensure we have it on-hand as soon as possible.
Donors will be compensated at the time of each donation and will also receive:
- An initial examination with a licensed veterinarian and screening labwork, including blood typing and heartworm testing
- Examinations prior to each donation and annual complimentary bloodwork
- In- hospital credit to use towards future services on any pet on your account with EPIC OR a Visa gift card to use at your discretion.
- Complimentary flea, tick and heartworm prevention
- A super cute bandana so your pet can show off how they saved a life!
More Information
For more information or to register your pet to become a donor, please fill out the form below. Please note you need to download the donor form agreement, fill it out, and attach it to your request for more information.
Pets who have saved lives by donating blood.
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