Just like the importance of human blood donations, pet blood donations can often mean the difference between life and death when our pets are threatened by illness, disease, trauma, surgery, or poisoning incidents.
Totally Vets afterhours emergency service and specialist services means we have an increased requirement for blood. Unfortunately, blood has a short lifespan, so we are reliant on regular donations from generous fur donors to help us utilise this life-saving treatment when an emergency strikes.
As a thank you in return for their life-saving donation, our blood donor heroes receive:
Blood Donors can either donate blood for storage or be available on call to donate when an emergency strikes. Donors will be required for a maximum of two donations per year.
Your pet will be given a light sedation to help calm them. A needle is then placed into their jugular vein and blood collection takes place until the required amount is received. They are then given some tasty food, plenty of cuddles and are monitored at the clinic for around an hour before being discharged.
In order for your DOG to be eligible, they need to complete the following check list:
In order for your CAT to be an eligible blood donor, they need to complete the following check list:
For more information on what is involved in being a blood donor, visit our FAQ’s page.
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