Blood Donor Program

CANINE BLOOD DONOR  PROGRAM

Transfusion medicine is frequently used in the veterinary industry, and our program was established in 2010 to help supply the growing need for blood products. This invaluable services helps save lives, and we are always looking for additional canine donors to join the team!

Canine blood donors can donate every 3-4 months once entered into the program. Each visit is made to ensure a happy stress free time which includes lots of treats, cuddles and a goody bag for your pup! The health of our donors is monitored through the program with routine complimentary annual lab work and heartworm/tick testing at each donation. A donation appointment is approximately 45 minutes but the actual collection process only takes 5 minutes with the donor laying on their side.

CANINE BLOOD DONOR CRITERIA:

  • Have a healthy weight of 23kg (50lbs) or more
  • Be between the ages of 1-6 years
  • Have a friendly temperament
  • Be in good health and free of any disease
  • Maintain up to date vaccination or titer testing on core vaccines (Distemper, Parvo, Parainfluenza, Hepatitis, and Rabies)
  • Receive veterinary-prescribed tick prevention from March through December (10 months) and heartworm prevention from June-Nov (6 months) (ie. Nexgardspectra, Nexgard, SimparicaTRIO, Simparica, Bravecto, Advantage multi, Advantix)
  • Not have a history of receiving blood transfusions

To learn more about our Canine Blood Donor program and to see if your dog can donate, please complete our Blood Donor Client Form or email [email protected]

FELINE BLOOD DONOR FOSTER PROGRAM

Our feline blood donors live in approved foster homes while in the program which is approximately 3 years with their foster having first request of adoption when the time comes for retirement. During a feline donors time in the program they come in every 3-4 months for a drop off day appointment to make their donation. While in their foster homes we provide coverage of all medical care emergent and routine (vaccines, lab work) here at VCA Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, the donors diet, and topical monthly parasite prevention Revolution Plus. 

To find out more about being a foster and what cats are available please complete our Feline Blood Donor Foster Form or email [email protected]