How does blood donation work?
For Dogs: Potential donors visit ACCES to meet the staff, and have a brief exam with a veterinarian. A small amount of blood is drawn for typing (only DEA 1.1 negative blood is accepted). If blood typing results show the dog is eligible to donate, potential donors return for their first donation, and another small blood draw for further comprehensive screening. The donation itself takes only about 10 minutes, and you are asked to be present to help restrain and praise your donor. For Cats: Potential donors visit ACCES to meet the staff, and have a brief exam with the veterinarian. A small amount of blood is drawn for typing and comprehensive testing (all feline blood types are accepted). If blood screening results are approved, donors are dropped off for their donation. Once the donation is complete, the owner may pick up their donor after 4 hours (to allow recovery from sedation.).
