1. Canine Volunteer Blood Donor Program
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ANIMAL
BLOOD
BANK
Does YOUR dog want to save a life?
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Canine Volunteer Blood Donor Program
Each unit of donated blood helps to save the life of one, two or three critically ill dogs. Many dogs require a blood transfusion to survive during surgery, following trauma, or when they are suffering from anemia or bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
Can your dog donate blood today?
YES, if your dog…
Has a good temperament and is a willing volunteer
Weighs between 55 and 150 pounds
Is between 1 and 6 years old (donors are retired when 8 years old)
Is in excellent health
Has blood that is type DEA 1.1 negative (a simple blood test is performed on site)
NO, if your dog…
Has a serious health condition
Has been sick recently (e.g., coughing, sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea)
Has been diagnosed with a heart murmur
Has had a seizure
Has been vaccinated within 4 weeks
Has received medications other than flea, tick or heartworm preventative in the past two weeks
Has had or will have surgery within 4 weeks
Has received a blood transfusion
Has donated blood in the past 6 weeks
Is in season, pregnant or will be bred soon
Benefits to donating blood include:
Yearly blood health screening
Bag of dry food or case of canned food
Knowledge that your dog helped save a life!