PET OWNERS

Cat blood bank

Could your cat be the lifeline that one of our feline patients needs by donating blood in an emergency?

Due to our usual feline blood supplier closing and a shortage of cat blood in Europe, Fitzpatrick Referrals is now looking to build a register of local cats we can call on to donate blood in an emergency situation.

Register now

Cat criteria

Aged between 1 and 8 years old
Has never received a blood transfusion before
Be 4.5kg or greater in weight
Good temperament at the vets
Fully vaccinated (although not 10-14 days before donation)
Never travelled abroad
Healthy and not receiving any medication
Test negative for FeLV, FIV (we will test this)
Live close to Fitzpatrick Referrals Orthopaedics and Neurology (GU7 2QQ) – ideally within a 30-minute drive

Complimentary infectious disease screening and blood type test

Cats who join Fitzpatrick Referrals blood bank register will be invited in for a free health check, involving a blood test, so we can determine whether your cat is blood type A or B and meets the eligibility criteria.

Next steps

Complete the form to register your cat(s).
We will contact you to arrange an appointment at our practice for a free health check and blood type test.
Cats who meet the criteria will be added to our feline blood bank list.
In the event of an emergency, we will call volunteers on our donor list to see who is available to bring their cat into the practice to donate blood.

Register your cat

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