Dogs must weigh at least 55 pounds and live within 100 miles of UC Davis. (Karin Higgins/UC Davis photo)
Donor details
Here are the facts about what to expect if you want your dog to be a donor.
Donor dogs for the new program must
- Be 1 to 8 years old,
- Weigh at least 55 pounds and
- Never been pregnant or had puppies.
Other information
- Dogs and their owners must live within 100 miles of UC Davis.
- The initial health check, which includes veterinary services valued at $300, will be free.
- All subsequent donation visits will also be free.
- If any health problems are detected, the owner will be advised to follow up with the dog's regular veterinarian.
- Those accepted into the program will return in two to three months for a half-hour donation visit.
At the animal's first visit
- The appointment will last for about one hour.
- The dog will be given a health check.
- The dog will be screened for infectious diseases.
- A unit of blood (about one pint) will be collected.
Dog owners interested in learning more about the blood donor program or scheduling a health-screening appointment for their dog should contact the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at (530) 752-1393, ext. 421.