Animalius Community Blood bank

Can your pet save a life? Animalius is calling for dog and cat heroes to apply to our community blood bank!

Dogs and cats sometimes require life-saving blood transfusions, but supply of blood for these transfusions is very limited and we rely on our courageous 4-legged companions to put their paw up and save lives.

Blood donation is not a painful process for your pet, and we take every precaution to ensure their comfort and safety during the process.

If you are interested in having your pet considered for blood donation, please get in contact with us at hello@animalius.vet.

There are a few requirements to be considered to determine whether your pet might be a suitable candidate:

Dogs

• 25kg or above
• Be between 1-7 years of age
• Appropriate temperament
• Healthy
• Up to date with core vaccinations, (or titre tested)
• Up to date with Heartworm preventative medication
  • If Heartworm preventative medication has lapsed, or owners are unsure of Heartworm preventative cover, a Heartworm antigen & Knott test is required (NovaVet)
• Complete Blood Count & Biochemistry is required yearly for all patients (NovaVet)
  • Initial screening costs incurred by Animalius
• Have never received a blood or plasma transfusion

Cats

• 4kg or above
• Be between 1-7 years of age
• Appropriate temperament
• Indoor Only
• Healthy
• Up to date with core vaccinations
• Up to date with flea & heartworm preventative medication
• FIV and FeLV negative
  • Initial screening costs incurred by Animalius
• Complete Blood Count & Biochemistry is required yearly for all patients (NovaVet)
  • Initial screening costs incurred by Animalius
• Have never received a blood or plasma transfusion