Blood Donation Facts:

Dogs: Did you know just one blood donation from your pet can save up to four dogs?

Cats: Cats have three different blood types (A, B, and AB). Type A is the most common feline blood type, present in up to 94-99% of all domestic shorthair and longhair cats in the U.S. The frequency of the feline blood group varies both by breed and by location within the U.S. The lowest frequency of type B cats is in the Northeast and North Central/Rocky Mountain regions. Higher frequencies of type B cats are found on the West Coast, peaking in the Northwest with 6% type B cats.

PASE BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM

Your dog or cat can save lives!

The PASE Blood Donor Program is an initative that allows for our hospital to meet our emergency needs. Through this program, PASE is able to collect and store blood on-site, ensuring that we have plenty of resources avaliable for future emergencies.

Between an increase in pet ownership and the current national blood product shortage, we have seen a steep change in demand for blood donations. We rely on the help generous volunteers to meet our patients needs. Donors are an invaluable asset to our patients and we appreciate your interest in learning more about the benefits of blood donation!

Blood Donation Requirements:

Our Blood Donor Heroes must maintain the following physical characteristics and meet specific requirements to be considered.

Have a good disposition and be able to tolerate venipuncture and restraint
Never had any previous blood transfusions
Have no previous breeding history
Not take any medications that could pose a problem for a recipient (monthly heartworm/flea prevention okay!)
Receive a normal physical exam by a PASE doctor

🐶 Dogs:

Weigh at least 50 pounds
Be between the ages of 1 and 8 years old
Must be spayed or neutered
No current medications (besides flea/tick and heartworm preventatives)
Current on vaccinations (proof is required)
No prior blood transfusion

🐱 Cats:

Weigh at least 10 pounds
Be between the ages of 1 and 8 years old
Must be spayed or neutered
Strictly indoor only
No current medications (besides flea/tick and heartworm preventatives)
Current on vaccinations (proof is required)
No prior blood transfusion

* For cats, sedation is often necessary to keep a cat sufficiently still to make a safe donation so being comfortable with a light sedative may be required. We will safely monitor their vitals throughout the entire donation process.