26/07/2026
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Thinking about registering your cat as a blood donor but wondering what actually happens at a donation appointment? 🩸
Let's walk you through it 👇
✅ Before your appointment
Follow your cat’s normal routine for mealtimes and exercise on donation day, making sure they have access to fresh water before your appointment.
👋 Arriving at the session
Our lovely team will welcome you and settle your cat into their own calm, private donation room. They'll then have plenty of time to explore and relax!
🩺 Health check
Your cat will receive a full free health check from our vet, including an annual heart scan. We shave two small areas and apply numbing cream to prevent any discomfort.
🩸 Donation
Your cat will donate either by sitting or lying down, whichever they feel most comfortable with. The donation itself takes just a few minutes, and we collect 6.6ml of blood per kg of bodyweight.
🍪 Tea and biscuits
The moment donation is done, your cat gets their ‘tea and biscuits’, which is some food and a drink. We’ll take your cat’s photo for our page to celebrate them as a lifesaver and give you a goody bag to take home.
🏡 Aftercare
Your cat should take it nice and easy for the rest of the day, avoiding any strenuous exercise, and staying indoors to relax. They can return to their normal routine and activities the day after donating.
Interested in becoming a founding member of our Lifesaving Pride? Visit www.petbloodbankuk.org/cats to register 😻
