A FLINTSHIRE veterinary practice has become one of the first Pet Blood Bank donation sites in north Wales.

The Pet Blood Bank is a charity that supports vets across the UK by providing vital blood supplies to pets in need.

The Leader: Check to see if your dog is eligible to donate blood on June 2Check to see if your dog is eligible to donate blood on June 2 (Image: Daleside Vets)

Following the success of the first donation session in March this year, the Daleside Vets branch in Penyffordd has now become one of the first to receive a donation station.

A second date for the Pet Blood Bank to return has already been confirmed for Saturday, June 2.

The criteria for dogs to become a blood donor is:

  • Fit, happy and healthy

  • Fully vaccinated

  • Over 25kg

  • Between 1 and 8 years old

  • Not on any medication (Other than parasite treatment and Propalin)

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Dog donors will receive a Full Yearly Blood Profile worth £130, a health check at every donation and lots of treats, toys and attention. 

The Penyfford Branch has recently received a large extension which was completed in September 2023.

This included two new consultation rooms, x-ray facilities, kennels and cattery for their inpatients and a state of the art operating theatre where they are now able to offer laparoscopic surgeries.