East End Veterinary Center (EEVC)
Blood Donor Program
Our blood donor program was established to offer hospitalized pets access to life-saving whole blood products without having to wait for a delivery from the blood bank. Timely treatment can often mean the difference between life and death when pets are faced with a critical injury or illness that requires a whole blood transfusion. We also offer free baseline preliminary blood work to all potential donors. Consider signing up your eligible pet today and you very well may save the life of someone else’s furry family member tomorrow!
Our program includes both canine and feline blood donors. At this time, we do not use blood obtained from our donors for patients outside of our hospital.
If you are interested in having your pet join our Blood Donor Program, please fill out our eligibility questionnaire. You can e-mail the completed questionnaire to [email protected]. If you have any questions about participation in our donor program, please email us at [email protected] about getting the process started.
Donor Eligibility
Both canine and feline donors need to be at least one-years-old and no older than 8 years of age
Spayed/Neutered
Up-to-date on vaccines
Have current blood work (can be performed at EEVC at no charge)
Be on flea/tick/heartworm prevention, preferably year-round
Have not received a prior blood transfusion
No history of testing positive for any blood-borne disease such as Bartonella, Lyme, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Babesia, or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Check below for additional donor requirements that depends on the species of your pet.
Additional Donor Eligibilities
Feline Donors
Indoor cats only
Weigh at least 10 pounds
Negative for FIV/FeLV (feline AIDS and leukemia)
Canine Donors
Weigh at least 55 pounds
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, DA2PP (Distemper/Parvo), Bordetella
Japanese breeds, such as Akitas, are not eligible due to blood storage issues
Dobermans are not eligible unless certified testing is performed to show they are free of Von Willebrand’s Disease (sire and dam must be free from inherited form of disease)
Other Program Information
Both dogs and cats will have a temperament screening with EEVC prior to being approved for the program
Donors should be friendly, amenable to being handled by strangers, and comfortable with restraint
Owners should be comfortable with having their pet lightly sedated at the time of donation
Owners are responsible for communicating any change in their pet’s health status
On the day of donation, the donor will get an exam and a small amount of bloodwork (PCV/TS only). They will also have an intravenous catheter placed, mild sedation and intravenous fluids.
Donation Rewards Program
To show our appreciation, our active blood donors will receive:
Free yearly physical exam and bloodwork
Free bag of food of your choice from Royal Canin
Free nail trim and ear cleaning after each donation
