Your Dog Could Save Lives!
Blood Donor Team
Blood Donor Coordinator: Meghan Schuster (OSU Carlson School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2027), Supervised by Makena Pike – Wilvet’s Medical Operation’s Manager
Criteria For Canine Blood Donors
- Age: Between 1-7 years old
- Weight: Weighs more than 65lbs
- Disposition: Good temperament
- Blood Type:Must be blood typed, and be a universal donor (DEA-)
- Health Check: Up to date on annual Exam and Lab Work: CBC & Chemistry
- Disease Free: Negative heartworm test within the last year
- Prevention: On monthly preventative year-round (flea and heartworm)
- Medications: Not on medications for at least 2 weeks prior or have any preexisting conditions
- Vaccinations: Proof of up-to-date Rabies and DHLPP vaccines
- No Previous Blood Transfusions: Has never received a blood transfusion
- Donation Frequency: At least 90 days since previous donation
Why Should Your Dog Donate?
Aside from saving other furry friends’ lives, donating results in:
- T-shirts for the humans, bandanas for the dogs at first donation
- Credit on accounts ($75 one time after 3 donations)
- One can of food each donation
- Free yearly blood donor lab work & exam
- Free emergency exam fee ($103) yearly (no roll over)
- Blood transfusions to match their donations (free)
- Buy 6 preventatives, get 6 (flea, tick, heartworm)
Does your dog check off all of the boxes?
Then call us a 541-753-2223 and get started!
What's Next
Call us to schedule an appointment
Meet with a doctor for an initial exam.
Put a plan together for your pet.
