Mount Pleasant Blood Donor Programme
| News > Clinic Programmes | 15th April 2019 |
YOUR PET CAN BE A LIFE SAVER - DONATE BLOOD
Our pets may urgently require blood transfusions to treat a variety of medical conditions. E.g. acute blood loss due to conditions such as trauma, cancer, poisoning and clotting disorders. Locating a blood donor can be a stressful experience when your pet is struggling to stay alive.
IS MY DOG AN IDEAL BLOOD DONOR?
Good temperament and health
Able to tolerate restraint and venipuncture (collection of blood from vein)
1 to 8 years old
Weighs at least 20kg
Male or nulliparous (never pregnant) female
Up to date on vaccinations
On heartworm preventive and tick/flea control
No history of receiving blood transfusion
Not on any medications that could pose a problem for the recipient
IS MY CAT AN IDEAL BLOOD DONOR?
Good temperament and health
Able to tolerate restraint and venipuncture (collection of blood from vein)
1 to 8 years old
Weighs at least 5kg
Male or nulliparous (never pregnant) female
Up to date on vaccinations
On heartworm preventive and tick/flea control
No history of receiving blood transfusion
Not on any medications that could pose a problem for the recipient
WHAT HAPPENS ON DONATION DAY
Your pet will be examined by a vet.
A small amount of blood is collected for pre-donation tests which include blood typing, cross matching, complete blood count, biochemistry profile and screening for infectious diseases.
If abnormalities are detected, you receive a complimentary consultation. The cost of further testing or treatment will remain your responsibility.
BLOOD COLLECTION PROCESS
Some donors receive a light sedation, for their benefit, to keep the experience positive and stress-free.
A small area of fur is shaved from the neck and the skin aseptically cleaned.
Blood is collected via the jugular vein with a sterile needle and single-use collection bag.
Up to 450 ml of blood will be collected from dogs and 55 ml of blood from cats.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How often can my dog/cat donate blood?
A: A healthy dog/cat can donate blood every 3 months., i.e. 4 times a year.
Q: Do I have to wait in the hospital during the donation?
A: 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.
Q: Can I be present during the donation?
A: We prefer that you are not present since many pets behave much better when the owner is not around, making the process easier and faster.
Q: Does my dog/cat suffer during the donation process?
A: No they do not. Blood donation is safe and easy.
MOUNT PLEASANT BLOOD DONORS RECEIVE:
Physical examination and blood tests on donation day
Gratitude gift of S$100 credited to your clinic account following each blood donation
Personalised hero bandana
HOW DO I ENROL MY DOG OR CAT?
Complete a Blood Donor Application Form at our clinics if your dog or cat meets the requirements of an ideal blood donor. Your details will be entered in our Blood Donor Registry and we will contact you when blood donation is required. For more information, speak with our vets or email comms@mountpleasant.com.sg. Read our blog post.
Our pets may urgently require blood transfusions to treat a variety of medical conditions. E.g. acute blood loss due to conditions such as trauma, cancer, poisoning and clotting disorders. Locating a blood donor can be a stressful experience when your pet is struggling to stay alive.
IS MY DOG AN IDEAL BLOOD DONOR?
IS MY CAT AN IDEAL BLOOD DONOR?
WHAT HAPPENS ON DONATION DAY
BLOOD COLLECTION PROCESS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How often can my dog/cat donate blood?
A: A healthy dog/cat can donate blood every 3 months., i.e. 4 times a year.
Q: Do I have to wait in the hospital during the donation?
A: 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.
Q: Can I be present during the donation?
A: We prefer that you are not present since many pets behave much better when the owner is not around, making the process easier and faster.
Q: Does my dog/cat suffer during the donation process?
A: No they do not. Blood donation is safe and easy.
MOUNT PLEASANT BLOOD DONORS RECEIVE:
HOW DO I ENROL MY DOG OR CAT?
Complete a Blood Donor Application Form at our clinics if your dog or cat meets the requirements of an ideal blood donor. Your details will be entered in our Blood Donor Registry and we will contact you when blood donation is required. For more information, speak with our vets or email comms@mountpleasant.com.sg. Read our blog post.