Just like us, pets require blood transfusions for life-threatening conditions that result in severe blood loss. Every blood donor is a hero, and their contribution can give a new lease of life to animals in need.
The lack of blood bank facilities in Singapore makes it difficult and time-consuming to locate a blood donor in an emergency. Being on the Mount Pleasant blood donor registry will help to ensure our beloved pets have access to this life-saving treatment when they need it.
Blood donor requirements
Canine
Feline
Depending on age and health, a dog/cat can donate blood every 2 to 3 months. However, we will only ever ask your pet to donate when we need their blood type. Every donor is treated individually, and their welfare is always our priority. We monitor each donor, and the frequency of donation is dependent on haematology values and our clinical examination.
You can, but you do not have to. Some owners leave their pets with us before they go to work and pick them up after work. Others prefer to run some errands and come back later.
You can, but preferably not. Many pets are calmer when their owner(s) are not present, making the process quicker and easier.
The process is not painful and is well tolerated by most pets. We monitor our donors closely and will stop the collection immediately if the pets are uncomfortable.
The entire procedure, from registration to the collection of blood, takes about 2 to 3 hours.
No. We do not have blood bank facilities. The blood collected from your dog/cat will be transfused to the recipient dog/cat soon after collection.
There are at least 8 different blood types for dogs and 3 for cats.
Besides blood typing, cross-matching is done to determine if there are antibodies in the recipient’s plasma against the red blood cells of the donor. If the cross-matching test fails, the donor’s blood is incompatible and should not be used.
This is a voluntary programme and there are no costs associated with your pet’s generous donation. Besides the rewarding experience from helping others, we provide our heroic donors with the following benefits: