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Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush
250 Parramatta Road,
Homebush West,
Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Wollongong
1/3 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow,
NSW
Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Gosford
Unit 3 401 Manns Road , West Gosford,
NSW,
Victoria
Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH) Dandenong
36 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong,
VIC
Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH) Werribee
Gate 2, 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee,
VIC,
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Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency (CARE) Collingwood
5 Hood Street
Collingwood
Queensland
Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Gold Coast
4/492 Scottsdale Drive, Varsity Lakes,
QLD,
Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Woolloongabba
14 Cleveland Street, Stones Corner,
QLD,
South Australia
Adelaide Veterinary Services & Referral Centre and Greencross Vet Centre
102-104 Magill Road,
Norwood,
The pet blood donation process
Once your pet is admitted, our qualified team will perform a full physical exam, along with a blood test, to ensure they are fit and healthy. Our team will then prepare your pet for donation, which involves clipping a small area from the donation site and often a light sedation to help make the experience as stress-free as possible.
We collect one unit of blood from your dog, which is approximately 450mL. After collection, we’ll give your blood donor hero IV fluids, a snack, and, of course, plenty of cuddles. We monitor your pet for a couple of hours then they’ll be ready to go home!
Canine Donor Criteria
- Be between 2 and 7 years of age
- Weigh greater than 25kg
- Be in good health
- Be fully vaccinated (with a C3, C5 or C7 vaccine)
- On constant Heartworm prevention
- Not previously had a blood transfusion
If you have a dog that fits the above criteria and would like to register them to be included in the donor program, please reach out to one of our paticipating clinics below via call or email, and we will be in contact to learn more about your furry hero.
Feline Donor Criteria
- Be of a larger build and weigh over 4kg
- Be between 1-5 years old
- Be up to date with vaccinations & prevention medications
- Be in good health and have no serious illnesses or long-term medication
- Has never received a blood transfusion previously
If you have a cat that fits the above criteria and would like to register them to be included in the donor program, please reach out to one of our paticipating clinics below via call or email, and we will be in contact to learn more about your furry hero.
Frequently Asked Questions
