🩸 Wise Owl Animal Hospital
Blood Donor Program
Our Blood Donor Program helps find healthy pets who can generously donate blood to support other animals in need. This program outlines the qualifications your pet must meet and explains the safe, caring process involved in blood donation.
If you think your furry friend could be a hero, please take a moment to review the qualifications below. If your pet meets the criteria, we invite you to complete the Blood Donor Program Questionnaire to see if your pet qualifies.
Program Qualifications
| 🐶 Dogs | 🐱 Cats | |
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| Age | 1–10 years (based on health) | 1–10 years (based on health) |
| Weight | Over 50 lbs → 450ml 30–50 lbs → 250ml |
9 lbs → Up to 40ml 10+ lbs → Up to 55ml (60ml syringe) |
| Temperament | Friendly or manageable under light sedation | Friendly (sedation required) |
| Required Vaccines | DHLPP & Bordetella | FVRCP + Calici |
| Flea/Tick & Heartworm Prevention | Required *Proof of purchase or records needed |
Required *Proof of purchase or records needed |
| Required Blood Work |
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*Receipts or medical records are accepted as proof of prevention. The dates and amounts must match to verify your pet is up to date.