CBC and chemistry profiles are run to determine your dog s general health. If all the screens are satisfactory, we will call and schedule your dog s first donation. If your dog is not a universal donor, you will be notified of your dog s blood type for your records. Blood donation is a simple procedure. It does not require anesthesia or sedation.
Dogs donate either sitting or lying down.
Blood is taken from a jugular vein, a large vein in the neck. Donors do not need to fast before giving blood. Dogs donate 450 milliliters of blood. The blood is processed into packed red blood cells and plasma so your pet will actually be helping two dogs each time he donates.