Your dog or cat could save a life!
Just like with humans – some pets rely on donated blood to save their lives. Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital has set up a blood donation program right in our hospital to make it easy for your pet to donate and be a hero – and the initial donor screening/typing profile, examination and bloodwork is no charge to you!
What benefits are there to participating? 
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 a 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 a 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
If your cat or dog meets these requirements – please apply for them to be a donor here: GIVE BLOOD
