Donors Info @ Animal Blood Line

Dogs Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions:

I am willing to donate blood from my pet dog, is my dog eligible for blood donations?

Your Pet Dog:

How is the blood taken from my dog?

A) For friendly, co-operative dogs, no sedation is required for blood collection.

B) If your dog is non co-operative and restless then blood collection will be done under sedation, in which case your pet should be brought in on empty stomach.

A small area on the neck side is clipped and blood is collected from the jugular vein.

How much blood will be collected from my dog?

Around 300 ml to 400 ml of whole blood can be collected.

How long does it take?

On average, a blood donation takes 5-7 minutes and the whole appointment approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Will my pet feel unwell after blood donation?

If your dog is sedated, then it will take some time for recovery. Intravenous fluids are given after the collection to compensate the volume loss. The blood collection will cause no harm to your pet.

Are there blood groups for dogs, like humans?

Yes, there are more than seven blood groups out of which DEA 1.1 type is the most significant for blood transfusions.

My Dog is German Shepherd, will his blood be useful for other breeds?

Dog blood groups are not breed specific, like humans. Any breed can donate blood to any other breed.

Do I have to give any medicines for blood Production?

No. The blood will be produced within three weeks normally.

Will proper disposables will be used for blood collection?

The blood bag comes with an attached needle hence each bag will be used for each dog and after transfusion of the blood, and the bag will be properly disposed. The blood bag cannot be reused.

How will my pet’s blood will be used?

Your dog’s blood will be used to save critically ill dogs that suffer from anemia of any cause or blood loss of various reasons or pre/post-surgical management as and when required.

How often can my Dog donate blood a year?

Dogs can donate blood every three months in a year.

Cats Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions:

I am willing to donate blood from my pet cat, is my cat eligible for blood donations?

Your Pet Cat:

How is the blood taken from my Cat?

A) For friendly, co-operative Cats, no sedation is required for blood collection.

B) If your Cat is non co-operative and restless then blood collection will be done under sedation, in which case your pet should be brought in on empty stomach.

A small area on the neck side is clipped and blood is collected from the jugular vein.

How much blood will be collected from my Cat?

Around 40 ml to 50 ml of whole blood can be collected.

How long does it take?

On average, a blood donation takes 5-7 minutes and the whole appointment approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Will my pet feel unwell after blood donation?

If your cat is sedated, then it will take some time for recovery. Intravenous fluids are given after the collection to compensate the volume loss. The blood collection will cause no harm to your pet.

Are there blood groups for cats, like humans?

Yes, cats have 3 blood types - A, B, or AB. Type AB cats are the rarest and, just like in humans, they’re the Universal Recipient.

Will different breeds Donate/Receive blood from each other?

Cat blood groups are not breed specific, like humans. Any breed can donate blood to any other breed.

Do I have to give any medicines for blood Production?

No. The blood will be produced within three weeks normally.

Will proper disposables will be used for blood collection?

The blood bag comes with an attached needle hence each bag will be used for each cat and after transfusion of the blood, and the bag will be properly disposed. The blood bag cannot be reused.

How will my pet’s blood will be used?

Your cat’s blood will be used to save critically ill cats that suffer from anemia of any cause or blood loss of various reasons or pre/post-surgical management as and when required.

How often can my Cat donate blood a year?

Cats can donate blood 4 times in a year.