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HOSPITAL-WIDE SERVICES
Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine
Our on-site blood bank saves the lives of more than 100 animal patients every year
Blood Bank
Can my pet donate blood?
- Dog donors must be healthy and happy, greater than 60 pounds, between 1- 6 years old, and able to lie still for 10 minutes. We ask our donors to commit to the program for two years or up to 12 collections.
- Cat donors must be healthy and happy, greater than 10 pounds, between 1-6 years old, and be friendly and easy to handle.
Hospital Stories | Health Topics
The woman behind WSU’s blood bank
Jane Wardrop didn’t pay much attention to the fact that veterinary medicine was a male-dominated profession when she applied to veterinary school at WSU in 1972.
Donors like Larry save lives
Larry is the typical Newfoundland dog – big, cuddly, and friendly.
Questions about giving? Contact Kay Glaser or 509-335-4835.
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Thank you to our Blood Bank sponsors.