Blood Donor Information

The Unusual Pet Vets regularly seeks blood donors for a range of species, including rabbits, ferrets, bearded dragons, turtles, chickens, and various parrots. Your compassionate contribution could save the lives of our patients in critical need.

General Requirements for Pet Blood Donors:

Rabbit Donors:

• Eligibility: Rabbits aged between 1-5 years and weighing at least 2kg.
• Vaccination: Up-to-date calicivirus vaccination is mandatory.
• Health Status: They must be healthy and not currently on any medication.

Ferret Donors:

• Eligibility: Ferrets aged between 1-4 years and weighing at least 1kg.
• Vaccination: Up-to-date Distemper vaccination is mandatory.
• Health Status: They must be healthy and not currently on any medication.

Guinea Pigs, Rats, Reptiles, and Birds:

• Eligibility: Your pet should be a young or middle-aged adult to be considered.
• Health Status: They must be healthy and not currently on any medication.

The Donation Process:

1. Contact and Scheduling:

When the need for a blood donor arises, we will contact you via phone. As blood cannot be stored long-term, fresh donation is necessary. We will contact the next donor on our list if you’re unavailable.

2. Health Check

Prior to each donation, our veterinarians will conduct a thorough health assessment to ensure your pet is fit for donation. A PCV/TP blood test will also be conducted to check for anaemia.

3. Sedation

Typically, a mild sedative or short general anaesthetic will be administered to keep your pet calm and still during the procedure.

4. Blood Collection

A small amount of blood will be carefully collected.

5. Recovery

After donation, your pet will receive replacement intravenous fluids and be closely monitored to ensure their comfort and well-being.

Token of Appreciation:

As a token of our gratitude for your invaluable contribution, you will receive a $100 credit to your account each time your pet donates blood. This can be used at the clinic towards vet visits, food, or products.

If you are interested in enrolling your pet as a blood donor, kindly click the button below and complete our registration form.