Blood Donor Information For Owners

If not from our own experience, then from watching shows like ER & casualty, we are all aware of the extensive use made of blood & blood products nowadays in human medicine. Many of us also give blood on a regular basis to help ensure that stocks of blood will always be available for those who need them.

Well, what is not so commonly known is that vets also use blood to help sick pets, and this means that we need donors too! Unfortunately, there is no national blood service for pets, and it is up to us – you & your own vet- to try to ensure that there are blood supplies available for those pets who might need them.

Blood products in pets are usually only administered to those who are very sick indeed, for practical reasons like cost & availability of donors.

    * Wouldn’t you like your pet to be one of those who can make a difference & save a life?
    * What you and your pet have to do
    * Your pet must be in good body condition & over 1 year old but younger than 8 yrs of age
    * Your pets must be healthy and not on any long term medication
    * Your pet must be fully vaccinated, & regularly treated for worms and fleas- we can advise you re treatments but these should be proper veterinary medications rather than over the counter products.
    * You MUST be prepared that we may call you at night or at weekends to ask your pet to donate.

What will we do

We will take a sample initially to check your pets blood group & see if they are suitable to be a blood donor

For cats, we will also test them for the presence of FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) & FeLV (feline leukaemia virus).

We will provide your pets annual check up AND vaccination FREE OF CHARGE whilst your pet remains on the donor list

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VET TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF YOUR PET BECOMING A LIFE-SAVER

Opening Times
Mon, Wed and Friday 8.30am-6.30pm
Tues and Thurs 8.30am-7.30pm

Consultation Times
Mon, Wed and Friday 9am-11am and 3.00pm-6.30pm
Tues and Thurs 9am-11am and 3.00pm-7.15pm