Unleash Your Pet’s Inner Hero: They Can Help Save Lives by Donating Blood to Our Animal Blood Bank

Welcome to the Animal Blood Bank of Arkansas

Our animal blood bank is a specialized facility that collects, stores, and distributes blood and blood products for animals in need. Just like humans, animals sometimes require blood transfusions to treat a variety of medical conditions, including trauma, surgery, anemia, and cancer.

Donating blood to an animal blood bank is a simple and rewarding process that can help save the lives of needy animals. If you have a healthy and eligible pet, consider becoming a blood donor today. Your pet could be a hero and help save the life of another furry friend in need.

What are the requirements?

Canine Donor Requirements

• • Between the ages of 1-8 
    • Donor enrollment ages 1-6 
    • Giant breed dogs ages 1-7 for donation  
  • Not aggressive  
  • Not on any medications for chronic illnesses 
  • Greater than 50lb (healthy weight) 
  • Must be on yearly flea/tick/heartworm preventatives.  
  • Spayed/Neutered  
  • Must have a Rabies and DHLPP vaccine within the last three years 
  • Have never received a blood donation 
  • Not be on a raw diet due to the concerns for salmonella transmission via transfusion

Feline Donor Requirements

• • Between the ages of 1-8  
  • Donor enrollment ages 1-6 
  • Not on any medications for chronic illnesses 
  • Greater than 9.5lbs (healthy weight) 
  • Indoor only 
  • Spayed/Neutered 
  • Must have a Rabies vaccine and FVRCP vaccine within the last three years 
  • Have never received a blood transfusion 
  • Not be on a raw diet due to the concerns for salmonella transmission via transfusion 

Donor requirements while enrolled in donor program

• • Required to donate at least 4 times per year, but up to every 8 weeks for canines and 10 weeks for felines 
  • Required to provide proof of yearly wellness screening and vaccines  
  • Required to report any changes in health status or prescribed medications

What are the benefits of donating?

• Free flea/tick/heartworm preventative year round 
  • Provided by Merck 
• Free yearly wellness diagnostic screenings 
• Courtesy exam and 20% discount for any emergency services rendered while active in the donor program 

Submit an application today!

For Referring Vets

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