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Blood Donor Program

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Wilvet South Blood Donor Program

Wilvet runs a blood donor program, aimed at supporting canines & felines during sensitive and precarious procedures. We deal with life and death, all day, 365 days a year and there are pets that need the benefit of whole blood, or blood products, one donation can help save up to three patents. A few things donations help treat are: anemia (low blood count), clotting deficiencies, and to replace blood lost during a traumatic injury.

What you can expect for dogs:

Blood donation for dogs is minimally invasive. During your first visit, dogs receive health examinations, have their blood typed, and are screened for infectious disease. (Dogs have 13 different blood types!) If cleared for further donation, the dog is invited to become a member of our canine blood donor program. Donation appointments can be scheduled as often as once per month. Results from the annual blood screening remain on file at the hospital and can be made available at any time to the dog’s regular veterinarian. If any health problems are detected, the owner will be advised to follow up with the dog’s regular veterinarian.
Pets who enroll in the canine blood donor program are rewarded with free annual blood work, $25 for every donation, a can of food, and the satisfaction of helping those in need. Also, if the need should ever arise, your pet would receive free blood units equal to the number of units he or she has donated in their lifetime. We will also make a courtesy social media post.
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What you can expect for cats:

Blood donation for cats is minimally invasive. During your first visit, cats receive health examinations, have their blood typed, and are screened for infectious disease. If cleared for further donation, the cat is invited to become a member of our feline blood donor program. Donation appointments can be scheduled as often as once per month. Results from the annual blood screening remain on file at the hospital and can be made available at any time to the cat’s regular veterinarian. If any health problems are detected, the owner will be advised to follow up with the cat’s regular veterinarian.

Pets who enroll in the feline blood donor program are rewarded with free annual blood work, $25 for every donation, a can of food, and the satisfaction of helping those in need. Also, if the need should ever arise, your pet would receive free blood units equal to the number of units he or she has donated in their lifetime. We will also make a courtesy social media post. 

Blood Program Patient Requirements

Dogs

Between the ages of 1 – 7 years old.

  • Not aggressive.

  • Not on any medications for chronic illnesses.

  • Greater than 23kg (50 lbs) (healthy weight)

  • Must be on preventatives (heartworm and flea /tick).

  • Must have a Rabies vaccine and DHPP vaccine within the last three years.

  • Not used for breeding, or have been pregnant before, ideally spayed/neutered

  • Have never received a blood transfusion

  • PCV > 40%

  • Must be available to donate 3-4 times annually (Can donate up to 6 times annually-though we would request a donation not more than every 3 months unless there is an emergency situation)

  • Canine donors can donate 19–22 mL/kg of blood once every 6–8 weeks (we collect 400-450ml at each collection)

  • Annual blood testing for donors:

    • Blood type (DEA 1.1 negative) *performed only once*

    • Young wellness with heartworm antigen 26119999  (CBC/Chem10/Heartworm antigen ELISA)

    • + Blood Donor Real PCR Canine

Cats

Between the ages of 1 – 7 years old.

  • Not aggressive.
  • Not on any medications for chronic illnesses.
  • Greater than 4.5kg (healthy weight).
  • Indoor only
  • Not used for breeding, must be a neutered male or spayed female.
  • Must have a Rabies vaccine within the last year and FVRCP vaccine within the last three years.
  • Have never received a blood transfusion
  • FelV/FIV negative
  • PCV > 35%
  • Must be available to donate 3-4 times annually (Can donate up to 6 times annually-though we would request a donation not more than every 3 months)  

  • Feline donors can donate 11–15 mL/kg of blood once every 6–8 weeks (We collect 45-50ml at each collection)
  • Annual blood testing for donor program:
    • Blood type *performed only once*
    • Young wellness 28079999  (CBC/CHEM10)
    • + Anemia PCR
    • + Triple Feline