We provide life-saving blood products to pets in need and compassionate care to the pet heroes who donate. From emergency cases to scheduled procedures, our services include everything from pet platelet transfusion to dog blood transfusion.
Donations at our blood bank are performed by registered veterinary technicians under veterinarian supervision, with care taken to ensure a stress-free experience. The process involves shaving and sterilizing a small patch of fur on the donor's neck, followed by a quick 5-minute collection while the pet rests calmly on its side. We often use mild oral sedation (given at home beforehand) to keep pets comfortable during their visit.
Our blood bank relies on healthy, pre-screened community pets who donate every few months, with each donation potentially saving multiple lives. After collection, donations are processed using our state-of-the-art centrifuge to separate them into red blood cells and plasma components, which are then stored in specialized refrigeration and freezer units until needed by pets recovering from surgery, injuries, toxicities, immune-mediated conditions, or cancer.
Free blood typing
Free annual blood work for donor health records. Results will be added to your dog’s regular health records
Free annual heartworm test and heartworm preventative discount through Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
If your pet should ever need any blood products, you will receive a discount on blood products after 12 donations (2 years) and free blood products after 24 donations (4 years)
Dog food discount from Purina
Free nail trim at each donation if needed
For each successful donation, your pet gets a $75 credit that can be used at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, or, we can mail you a check
Donate every 2-3 months
Appointments last 60 minutes with the option to leave your pet for a few hours or for the day
Generally healthy and friendly disposition
Between 1-7 years of age
Over 35 pounds
Taking monthly flea, tick, heartworm prevention
Up-to-date on their vaccines
Generally healthy and friendly disposition
Between 1-7 years of age
Over 10 pounds
Indoor-only lifestyle
Taking monthly flea prevention
Up-to-date on their vaccines
You do not have to be a Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital client to be part of the donor program and your pet can continue to see your primary care veterinarian.
