Donor Program
Canine Blood Donor Program
Is your dog eligible?
If your dog meets the following criteria, LifeStream Animal Blood Bank would be pleased to offer your dog a place in our donor program.
- Weighs 50 lbs or greater
- 1-7 years of age
- Healthy and a friendly disposition
- Provide proof of all yearly vaccinations
- Medication free (except heartworm and/or flea preventative/tick preventative.
As one of LifeStream’s K9 blood donors, your dog will be provided with the following:
- Hematocrit or Packed Red Cell Volume
- Complimentary blood typing and a blood type collar tag
- Complimentary canine blood profile testing for Babesia canis, Ehrlicia spp., Haemobartenalla spp., and Lyme Disease.
- A "K9 Blood Donor" Bandana
- If your dog requires a blood transfusion, the blood products will be provided at no cost to your veterinarian, for the lifetime of the animal.