Wilvet Dog Blood Donor Program

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
• 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!