The Hoboken Girl Team 
This article is sponsored by Oradell Animal Hospital.
Our furry friends need and deserve the best care possible, including urgent situations, and among them is blood transfusion. Blood donations for pets are a common, lifesaving procedure, and Oradell Animal Hospital, located at 580 Winters Avenue in Paramus, is currently holding a blood donor program with opportunities to sign up your pet. Read on to learn about Oradell Animal Hospital and its blood donor program.
About Oradell Animal Hospital
Oradell Animal Hospital is a veterinary hospital providing full service for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. Oradell is known for its client-focused environment, providing compassion and personalized care to each pet. The Paramus location provides specialty services + advanced diagnostics as part of referrals for a veterinarian, and works with them along the way to ensure your pet receives the highest-quality care possible.
Some of Oradell’s services include:
- Wellness services such as acupuncture, dentistry, and nutrition consultations
- Emergency + specialty care, including surgery, rehabilitation, pain management, and cardiology
- Hospice + palliative care
- Blood bank services, which accept pets for the program.
About Oradell’s Blood Donor Program
Oradell Animal Hospital features an on-site blood bank program to ensure that a proper supply of blood products is always available for dogs + cats in need. Oradell’s inventory of blood + plasma is donated by pets as part of a carefully monitored process, overseen by the veterinary team.
Oradell is currently accepting enrollment for pets in its blood donor program to help save other animals’ lives. Some of the benefits of your pet becoming a blood donor include:
- Complimentary physical examination by an Oradell vet before each donation
- Free comprehensive initial blood typing + screening (normally a $975 value)
- Annual blood work at no cost (normally a $795 value)
- A complimentary bag of Hill’s food and treats with your first donation
- A complimentary bag of food with each donation
- A special anniversary gift recognizing your pet’s continued participation
- An OAH Lifesaver Certificate + swag bag
Some requirements of your pet being a donor include:
- Being between the ages of 1 and 8 years
- A healthy weight of more than 50 lbs. for dogs, or 10 lbs for cats
- A friendly, gentle disposition
- Have never had a litter
- Up-to-date vaccinations
- Not taking medication or treatment for chronic conditions
- Receiving flea, tick, + heartworm prevention on a monthly basis (for dogs)
- Indoor-only (for cats)
Once a pet passes an exam, the Oradell team asks that the owner commit to a minimum of four donations over a one-year period.
The Donation Process
We had a chance to see how the Oradell Animal Hospital blood donation process works with Finnley, a furry friend who experienced his very first blood donation. The Oradell team started by taking a weight measurement, blood work, and a physical assessment. Finnley was then gently given sedation and eye lubrication to make the process comfortable and smooth while having his blood pressure monitored with equipment.
Finnley’s donation took about 15 minutes, and once it was complete, the Oradell team provided supportive care, including a nail trim, fluids, and an ear cleaning. (although Finnley didn’t need one!) A pressure wrap was used to prevent bruising and swelling, and he was then given a reverse medication to begin the wake-up process. Once he was awake and comfortable, he was ready to head home a hero.
How You (And Your Pet) Can Get Started
Oradell Animal Hospital is located at 580 Winters Avenue in Paramus. To learn more about Oradell and its blood donation program, click here.
