o Age: between 1 and 8 years
o Lives exclusively in Germany or in countries/regions with a comparably low risk of infection
o At least 20 kg body weight
o Clinically healthy and not pregnant/lactating
o Has never donated blood or received blood products
o Health status: generally healthy, no chronic illnesses
o fully vaccinated, regularly dewormed, with up-to-date parasite protection.
Before every donation, there is a thorough veterinary checkup to ensure that your dog is healthy. A blood sample is taken to determine the blood type and to check general health.
A total of around 90-120 minutes should be allowed for the dog's blood donation.
o The actual donation usually comes from the vein in the neck (jugular vein).
o Duration of blood collection: approx. 10—25 minutes
o Restless dogs usually receive light sedation to minimise stress
o The puncture site on the neck is shaved and disinfected
o Approximately 250—450 ml of blood is taken, depending on the size of the dog
o A bandage is placed around the neck, which can be removed the next day
o We will provide your dog with something to drink and a ration of food
o No strenuous exercise for 24 hours
o After the donation, we recommend using a harness instead of a collar
o You can make a donation approximately every 3 months
o Every blood donor receives a general check-up and the annual vaccination free of charge
o Before the first donation: a free blood test and blood typing
o You make a valuable contribution to other animals in need
