Enroll your pet to be an official CUVS Lifesaver and help save the lives of other pets in need.

The CUVS Lifeline Blood Bank

Using volunteer and thoroughly screened donors, our in-house blood bank produces and stores blood components to meet the transfusion needs of our patients.

All donors are screened prior to enrollment  for underlying metabolic illness and infectious diseases. The screening is repeated annually to ensure the continued health of our donors. Donors are asked to donate blood 3-4 times per year, averaging once every 3 months. Blood donations are safe and our Blood Bank team is dedicated to making this an enjoyable experience for both our donors and owners.

DONOR ELIGIBILITY:

• Be between 1-8 years old
• Dogs weigh over 23 kgs (50 lbs)
• Cats (indoor only) - weigh over 4 kgs (9lbs)
• Overall healthy
• No chronic medications (with some exceptions)
• Up to date on vaccines and monthly preventatives
• Have a good temperament

DONOR PERKS:

• Free comprehensive annual blood work (including robust screening for infectious diseases)

• A screening echocardiogram

• Annual supply of Bravecto®

• A unit of blood for each unit donated (if they should ever need)

• TONS of CUVS swag!

• and of course, the opportunity of saving other pet’s lives

For more information:

• Email bloodbank@cuvs.org
• Call 203-595-2777