Your dog or cat could save a life!
Just like humans, pets who are admitted to hospital for emergency or trauma may need to have a transfusion of blood to save their lives. This blood comes from donated blood from other pets. 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! Find out more on our Blood Donation page!
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 toy or treat 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 1-8 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 1-8 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
