Dog blood donation

Requirements for blood donor dogs

In order for your dog to donate blood safely, it must meet certain criteria:

o Age: between 1 and 8 years

o Lives exclusively in germany or in countries/regions with a comparable risk of infection

o At least 20 kg body weight

o Clinically healthy and not pregnant/lactating

o Has Never donated or received blood products

o Health status: generally healthy, no chronic illnesses

o current and complete vaccinated, regularly dewormed, parasite protection.

Blood donation process

Before every donation, there is a thorough veterinary checkup to ensure that your dog is healthy. A blood sample is taken to determine the blood type and to check general health.

A total of around 90-120 minutes is required for donating blood to the dog.

Blood collection:

o The actual donation usually comes from the Vein on the neck (Jugular vein).

o Duration of blood collection: approx. 10—25 minutes

o Restless dogs They usually receive a Easy sedationto minimize stress

o  The puncture siteon the neck will shaves and disinfects

o Approximately 250—450 ml of blood is taken, depending on the size of the dog

After donating:

o It will be a Bandage around the neck created, the association can removed the next day will

o We will provide your dog with something to drink and a ration of food

o No major efforts within 24 hours

o After the donation, we recommend a Chest harness instead of a collar to use

frequency:

o You can make a donation approximately every 3 months

Benefits and importance

o Every blood donor receives a general investigation And the annual vaccination free of charge

o Before the first donation: one free blood test and Determination of blood type

o You make a valuable contribution to other animals in need