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\"\"<\/a>Chances are you have given blood\u00a0 \"dogat some point in your life- it\u2019s a great feeling! Did you know that your pup can offer the same favor to his canine comrades? OVRS runs its very own canine blood bank called Buddies for Life<\/a> which collects and stores blood products that can be used to treat a variety of doggie problems including blood loss, immune mediated diseases, genetic disorders, and more!<\/p>\n

Volunteers to donate blood are always needed. The Buddies for Life Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive<\/a> on June 2nd. A donation of your time and your dog\u2019s blood can help save many lives, through the over 400 transfusions OVRS performs every year.<\/p>\n

Because of the physical demands required when donating blood, donors should be in good general health, over 50 pounds, and between 1 and 7 years of age. Dogs that have a generally outgoing and friendly disposition are best suited to the rigors of donation.<\/p>\n

If you think that your dog might have what it takes to be a donor, or if you would like more information regarding our blood bank, please download the donation form<\/a> or contact us at bloodbank@ovrs.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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