About TABB

TABB and its volunteers have served the Austin area pet community since 1998. There are blood banks in the United States where large numbers of dogs are kept and caged in a kennel environment. With the use of dietary supplements, these dogs can donate blood as often as every three weeks. Our donors are community donors where participating dogs live and play at home. They donate blood at the hospital every three to four months, sometimes less often depending on demand. Because we are so small, most of TABB blood and plasma stays in Austin. All of our blood products are collected safely, in a veterinary hospital, by a veterinarian, and without sedation. Each dog is given a physical exam by a licensed veterinarian and blood test prior to donation. The owner stays with their dog through the entire process, which usually takes about 30 minutes.

When do veterinarians need blood products?

Some common situations where blood products may be used are traumatic blood loss (hit by car, gunshot, and bite wounds), anemia due to flea/tick infestations, internal parasites, kidney failure, heat stroke, snakebite, pancreatitis, auto-immune diseases, surgical complications, and clotting disorders. Our donor bank makes it possible for veterinarians to treat their patients quickly and safely with community collected blood.

Products for veterinarians

TABB carries only red blood cells (both 1.1 positive and Universal) and canine plasma. Because we are so small and designed to support the Austin area, we do not ship any blood products. Veterinarians call 797-4357 for more information.