Your Pet Can Be A Lifesaver For Someone Else’s Pet
Most pet parents are unaware that the need for blood donations is just as important in veterinary medicine as it is in human medicine. Each year, thousands of animals’ lives are saved by blood transfusions. Oradell Animal Hospital’s In-House Blood Bank carries a supply of canine and feline blood components that were banked in our hospital.
Our network of volunteer donors ensures that blood products are readily available, especially during a health crisis. Enrolling your healthy dog or cat in our blood donor program can make all the difference to critically ill or injured pets.
Common Reasons for a Blood Transfusion:
- Trauma
- Internal Hemorrhage
- Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA)
- Anemia
- Coagulation Abnormalities
Donor Eligibility
To ensure your pet’s safety, and the safety of each patient receiving vital blood products, all donors must meet the following criteria.
Canine Donors:
- Between the ages of one and eight years
- A healthy weight of more than 50 pounds
- Have a friendly, calm disposition
- Be current on vaccinations (certificates required)
- Receives monthly flea, tick and heartworm prevention
- Not receiving medication or being treated for chronic conditions
Feline Donors:
- Between the ages of one and eight years
- A healthy weight of more than 10 lbs
- Indoor-only
- Have a friendly, gentle disposition
- Be current on vaccinations (certificates required)
- Receives monthly flea prevention
- Not receiving medication or being treated for chronic conditions
What Are The Benefits?
We are so grateful to our donors for sharing the gift of life, and to you for recognizing the importance of blood donations in veterinary medicine.
Here are the perks for being part of our lifesaving team:
- Thorough physical examination before each donation
- Comprehensive blood screening
- Lots of attention and TLC for your pet throughout the entire donation
- Amazon.com Gift Card
- Official OAH Lifesaver certificate
- Complimentary gift bag
- We’ll proudly highlight your pet’s lifesaving efforts on our website and social media platforms