BBVSH needs blood donors for emergency situations
What benefits are there to participating?
Free Blood Typing
- The initial donor screening/typing profile, examination and bloodwork is no charge to you.
Perks
If your pet is determined to be a great fit for our donation program, you and your pet will receive:
- A full physical exam
- Yearly routine blood work
- Urine and Fecal tests
- A gift card for yourself
- A gift for your pet after each donation
- Parasite preventative medications
- Anniversary gifts once reaching certain donation marks
- Knowing your pet has saved others’ lives!
What are the requirements for my dog?
- Must be between the ages of 1-6 years
- Must weigh at least 22.7 kg or 50 lbs
- Must be spayed or neutered
- Cannot have received a previous blood transfusion in the past
- Must be up to date on all vaccines and be receiving regular flea/tick/heartworm/deworming preventative medications
- Must be fed a commercially formulated dog food (i.e not raw fed)
- Must not be receiving any long-term treatments for chronic conditions
- Must have an agreeable temperament
What are the requirements for my cat?
- Must be between the ages of 1-6 years
- Must weigh at least 4.5kg or 10 lbs
- Must be indoor only
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the past
- Must be up to date on all vaccines
- Must be fed a commercially formulated cat food
- Must not be receiving any treatments for chronic conditions
- Must have an agreeable temperament that allows for administration of mild sedation
Safety
BBVSH is up to date with COVID-19 procedures ensuring our clients and their pets are protected during this time. This includes having PPE and isolation protocols.
Your pet will be placed into a room designated only for blood donors; after each donation the room is disinfected.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
How to participate
If you think your dog/cat fits this description and you would like to meet with our team for bloodwork and an examination please, fill in this application form.
