Blood Donors (ASAN002/16)

Question 1

Canine Donor Selection

Answer 1

When choosing a canine donor you must consider the following:\nWeight\nPCV\nVx status\nMedications\nPhysical condition\nPathology tests\nGender Preference \nDonation

Question 2

Canine Donor – Weight:

Answer 2

Preferably > 25kg \nShould not be overweight or underweight for it’s size.\nA larger donor can donate more blood.

Question 3

Canine Donor – PCV:

Answer 3

PCV > 40%\nEnsures donation won’t be detrimental to donor’s health & well being.

Question 4

Canine Donor – Vx Status:

Answer 4

Must be up–to–date with all req vaccinations.\nDonor cannot be recently vaccinated (due to immunological reaction that occurs following Vx).

Question 5

Canine Donor – Medications:

Answer 5

Some meds (e.g. AB’s, aspirin & steroids) will exclude dog from being a donor.\nDogs with medical conditions will be unable to donate.

Question 6

Canine Donor – Physical Condition:

Answer 6

Should be in good physical condition.\nNot overweight or underweight.\nSkin & hair are clean & healthy.\nNo wounds or healing wounds present.\nShould be well socialised & behaved.

Question 7

Canine Donor – Pathology tests:

Answer 7

Blood tests may be performed to ensure donor:\nIsn’t ‘a carrier’ of certain viruses (dependent on area).\nDoesn’t have an underlying undetected illness.\nHeartworm testing is essential in all donors.

Question 8

Canine Donor – Gender Preference:

Answer 8

Desexed Male dogs are preferred.\nFemales that have had a litter or are pregnant shouldn’t be used as antibodies against the males blood group may have been produced.\nEven if female has been desexed after having litter, she should not be used.

Question 9

Canine Donor – Donation:

Answer 9

Maximum amt of 22mls/kg should be taken.

Question 10

Feline Donor Selection

Answer 10

When choosing a feline donor you must consider the following:\nWeight\nPCV\nVx status\nMedications\nPhysical condition\nPathology tests\nGender Preference\nDonation

Question 11

Feline Donor – Weight:

Answer 11

Should be around 5kg\nNot overweight or underweight for their size.\nThis weight is considered acceptable due to the volume of blood being donated.

Question 12

Feline Donor – PCV:

Answer 12

PCV > 30%\nEnsures the donation will not be detrimental to donor’s health & well being.

Question 13

Feline Donor – Vx status:

Answer 13

Must be up–to–date with all req vaccinations.\nDonor cannot be recently vaccinated (due to immunological reaction that occurs following Vx)

Question 14

Feline Donor – Medications:

Answer 14

Some meds (e.g. AB’s, aspirin & steroids) will exclude cat from being a donor.\nCats with medical conditions will be unable to donate.

Question 15

Feline Donor – Physical Condition:

Answer 15

Should be in good physical condition.\nNot overweight or underweight.\nSkin & hair are clean & healthy.\nNo wounds or healing wounds present.\nShould be good natured.

Question 16

Feline Donor – Pathology tests:

Answer 16

Ensure that donor is free from FeLV, FIV, haemobartonella & toxoplasmosis.\nImportant to be fully aware of cat’s vx status as those who are vaccinated against FIV will produce a positive result.\nHeartworm testing should also be considered.

Question 17

Feline Donor – Gender preference:

Answer 17

Desexed Males are preferred donor.

Question 18

Feline Donor – Donation:

Answer 18

40 – 60 mls can be collected \n(depending on size of donor).