We need Blood from your pet to help another
If you are accepted into our blood donor program your pet will receive free of charge an annual wellness exam with or without vaccines,
and diagnostic blood tests. Blood tests include blood typing, screening for infectious diseases and an extensive general health profile.
As long as your pet is active in the blood donor program he/she will receive an annual wellness exam and general
health profile every year, free of charge.

 Chinadoll Samson (Blood donor)

 The Donation Process
Each time your pet is called in to donate blood the doctor will first examine your pet.  A small blood sample is then drawn to test your pet's current red blood cell count.
If no abnormalities are found, your pet will be lightly sedated to help them relax while the blood is being drawn. A small square of fur will be shaved from your pet's
neck and the site will be cleaned.  After the blood is drawn, your pet will be given subcutaneous (under the skin) fluids and offered a small meal when he/she is awake.
You will have the option of leaving your pet with us [overnight] or picking up your pet when he/she is awake.
We will also be taking a picture of your pet to pass along to the transfusion recipient.

                                                       

 The Incentives

The blood donor program has been established to help our patients who are in need of whole blood transfusions.
The patients may be suffering from an immune disease, trauma, or in critical condition and are in urgent need of whole blood.
Fresh whole blood is the best way we can help to save these patient's lives.

Donor Requirements

For your pet to become a donor you must be an established client with Cavan Hills Veterinary Services for at least 6 months.
Canine Donors must be at least 50 pounds, between the ages of 1-5 years old, and have a good temperament. Females must be spayed with no previous pregnancies.
There is a special need for canine donors who have survived parvovirus infection.
Feline donors must be over 8 pounds, between the ages of 1-5 years old, have a good temperament, and be indoors only. 
Females must be spayed with no previous pregnancies.
Pets with a health condition that requires the long term use of medication are not eligible for the program.
All your questions can be answered by Dr Richard Maser       at                    1 705 944 5776           1 705 944 5776

The Commitment

We provide services 24-hours-a-day, 365 days a year

therefore it is possible you could be called to bring in your pet
AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT.
We frequently have emergencies in the middle of the night in need of transfusions. You must be willing to come in on short notice, at night, on weekends and holidays.