The Canadian Animal Blood Bank is a not for profit organization supported by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association and Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The organization is dedicated to improving veterinary care by providing blood products for animals who require transfusion therapy as part of their care. The Canadian Animal Blood Bank is located in Winnipeg MB, Canada.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Canadian Animal Blood Bank is to: 

* Supply high quality blood products to Canadian veterinarians 

* Advance veterinary medicine by educating  veterinarians and animal health technologists in transfusion medicine

* Increase public awareness of animal blood banking

Do dogs have blood types?

Yes, they do, but not the same as us. There are 7 major blood groups in the dog, labeled as DEA (Dog Erythrocyte Antigen) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8. The DEA 1 system consists of types 1.1 and 1.2. DEA 1.1 is the most significant type and all of our donor dogs are tested to determine if they are positive or negative for DEA 1.1

Where is the blood going to?

The blood collected at the CABB is available to veterinarians all across Canada.

What are the uses of blood products?

The wide range of transfusion needs might include: combating illness or disease, treating an acute blood volume loss and preventative measures in routine surgeries for dogs with bleeding disorders.

The Canadian Animal Blood Bank values our volunteers, our blood donors and their owners.
Donor Registration Form 

Visit the CABB Official Website @  http://www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=106