How It Works

Every blood donation can help save another pet's life. Our blood donation program makes the process simple, safe, and rewarding for both pets and their owners.

  1. 1 Register Your Pet

    Eligible dogs and cats can sign up for the blood donation program. Once registered, owners will complete a preliminary questionnaire about their pet's health and medical history.

    Sign Up

  2. 2 Health Check and Screening

    Before donating, each pet receives a free basic health examination and screening for infectious diseases. This helps ensure that the donor is healthy and that the donated blood is safe for recipients.

  3. 3 A Calm and Comfortable Donation

    Veterinary staff work to keep each pet calm and comfortable throughout the procedure. Dogs may be offered food to help them feel at ease, while cats receive extra comfort and gentle handling to reduce stress. Local anesthesia may be used to minimize discomfort during needle insertion.

    The amount of blood collected depends on the animal's size and veterinary assessment. The procedure is supervised by veterinary professionals, with each pet's well-being as the priority.

  4. 4 Help Save Another Life

    Once collected and tested, donated blood can help veterinary hospitals treat pets experiencing emergencies, trauma, anemia, and other conditions requiring transfusions. Because dogs and cats have different blood types, blood compatibility must be checked before a transfusion.

    Every donation helps build a more reliable blood supply, reducing waiting times for animals in need.

Eligibility requirements

Conditions for dog blood donation

  • Age: 1–8 years old
  • Weight: More than 18 kg (small dogs are not suitable for blood donation)
  • Health condition: No chronic diseases (such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.)
  • No medications affecting the blood (such as steroids or anticoagulants) were taken.
  • Vaccinations and health checks: The dog has been vaccinated with the five-in-one vaccine and rabies vaccine.
  • Free from blood parasites (such as babesiosis and canine heartworm).
  • Regular annual physical examinations, no infectious diseases
  • No blood transfusion record: Dogs that have received blood transfusions are not allowed to donate blood again.
  • Gentle personality: Not overly nervous and easy to cooperate with blood collection.

Conditions for cats to donate blood

  • Age: 1–8 years old
  • Weight: More than 3.7 kg
  • Health status: No chronic diseases, anemia, or blood parasites.
  • No medications affecting the blood were taken.
  • Vaccinations and health checks: Feline triple vaccine and rabies vaccine have been administered.
  • Free from feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
  • No transfusion record: Cats that have received blood transfusions are not eligible to donate blood again.
  • Gentle personality: Avoid excessive tension or stress during blood donation.

Benefits of Donating