Canine Blood Donor Program
To determine if your pet is healthy and eligible to donate we need to complete a full physical examination including a temperament test and comprehensive blood screening. The tests will verify whether your pet is healthy and in no danger to give a blood donation. The blood donation will be collected from a vein in your dog’s neck and takes approximately 20-30 minutes to donate so it is important for your dog to have a calm temperament. On completion of the donation your dog will be provided with cuddles and delicious treats.
EnquireWhat happens to the blood donation?
Each donation is separated into 2-3 products: plasma and red blood cells which are used to treat and save the lives of animals suffering trauma, anaemia or clotting problems.
One life saving donation from your dog will help treat and potentially save the lives of up to three other pets. Your dog could donate for a maximum of four times per year.
Criteria
Before completing the form, please confirm your dog meets the following criteria.
Is your dog:
- Between 1 and 5 years of age?
- 25kg or more in weight?
- Up-to-date with vaccinations and parasite control?
- Healthy with a calm temperament?
- A resident of Victoria? (never travelled out of the state)
- Available to donate for up to four times a year?
Enquire now
For more information, to chat to someone about donating or to sign up your dog to be a lifesaving blood donor contact U-Vet Canine Blood Donor Program on (03) 9731 2328 or complete Canine Blood Donor Enquiry Form below.
Feline Blood Donor Program
The U-Vet Feline Blood Donor Program is now in urgent need of cat donors. Cats require emergency blood transfusions in the same way as humans and dogs do. If a cat loses blood due to trauma, becomes anaemic, undergoes major surgery or has cancer, it may require a blood transfusion to survive. Time is critical when in need for a life-saving blood transfusion and having blood products readily available may make all the difference.
EnquireThe U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital is now capable of storing cat blood for immediate use in an emergency. The U-Vet Feline Blood Donor Program accepts blood donations from pets that are volunteered by their owners.
What is the process?
To determine if your pet is healthy and eligible to donate we need to complete a full physical examination including a temperament test and comprehensive blood screening. The tests will verify whether your pet is healthy and in no danger to give a blood donation.
Your cat will be admitted to the hospital for the day, where a sedative will be given and a blood donation will be collected from a vein in your cat’s neck. After the donation, your cat will monitored closely and placed on intravenous fluids. Once recovered, your cat will be provided with cuddles and tasty treats.
What happens with the blood donation?
Each donation is separated into two products: plasma and red blood cells. These are used to treat and save the lives of animals suffering trauma, anaemia or clotting problems.
Red blood cells can be stored for 35 days and the plasma up to three years.
One life saving donation from your cat will help treat and potentially save the lives of up to two other pets. Your cat can donate for a maximum of four donations per year.
Criteria
Before completing the form, please confirm your cat meets the following criteria.
Is your cat:
- Between 1 and 5 years of age?
- 4kg or more in weight?
- Healthy with a calm temperament?
- Up-to-date with vaccinations and parasite control?
- A Victorian resident (never travelled out of the state)
- Not a blood transfusion recipient?
Enquire now
For more information or to sign up your cat to be a lifesaving blood donor, contact U-Vet Blood Donor Program on (03) 9731 2328 or complete Feline Blood Donor Enquiry Form below.