Veterinary Blood Products
Canine Blood Products & Blood Components
pRBC, Fresh Frozen Plasma & Whole Blood — donor-tested, in-stock, community based / ethically sourced and overnighted to your veterinary clinic across the contiguous United States.
✓ Same-Day Shipping Available
✓ Real-Time Inventory Online
✓ Disease Tested Donors
✓ Shipping to All 48 Contiguous States
North American Veterinary Blood Bank (NAVBB) supplies veterinary clinics and hospitals with canine packed red blood cells (pRBC), fresh frozen plasma (FFP), and whole blood for transfusion medicine. All canine blood products are sourced from healthy volunteer donor dogs, screened for infectious diseases, and shipped overnight in validated cold chain packaging to veterinary practices across the contiguous United States. Register free at navbb.com to access real-time inventory and place orders 24/7.
Canine Blood Products
Packed Red Blood Cells (pRBC)
| Product | DEA Type | Volume |
|---|
| Canine pRBC DEA 1 Neg | DEA 1 Negative | 125 mL |
| Canine pRBC DEA 1 Pos | DEA 1 Positive | 125 mL |
Storage: 1–6°C with gentle agitation. Do not freeze. Log in to view real-time availability by DEA type.
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
| Product | Volume | Storage |
|---|
| Canine Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) | 240 mL / 120 mL / 60 mL | ≤ −18°C |
Once thawed, use within 24 hours. Do not refreeze. Thaw at 37°C using an approved plasma thawing device.
Canine Whole Blood
| Product | DEA Type | Volume |
|---|
| Canine Whole Blood DEA 1 Neg | DEA 1 Negative | 500 mL / 250 mL |
| Canine Whole Blood DEA 1 Pos | DEA 1 Positive | 500 mL / 250 mL |
Storage: 1–6°C. Shelf life dependent on anticoagulant preservative. Contact NAVBB to confirm current availability.
Safety & Quality
Donor Disease Testing
All NAVBB canine blood donors are screened for the following infectious diseases using PCR testing. All donors are current on immunizations and DEA blood typed prior to entry into the NAVBB program.
✓Brucella canis
✓Dirofilaria immitis (Heartworm)
✓Babesia canis / gibsoni
✓Ehrlichia canis
✓Anaplasma phagocytophilum
✓Lyme disease (Borrelia)
✓Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
✓Hemotropic Mycoplasmas
Contact NAVBB for full testing panel documentation for your records.
pRBC Shipping Cutoff
Orders placed before 3:00 PM EST Monday–Thursday ship same day and are overnighted to your hospital.
FFP Shipping Cutoff
Orders placed before 2:30 PM EST Monday–Thursday ship same day. Outside this window ships next business day.
Cold Chain Packaging
All products ship in validated cold chain packaging to maintain required storage temperatures during overnight transit.
Coverage Area
NAVBB ships to all 48 contiguous states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canine Blood Products — Veterinary FAQs
What canine blood products does NAVBB supply?⌄
NAVBB supplies canine packed red blood cells (pRBC), fresh frozen plasma (FFP), and whole blood. Products are available by DEA 1 blood type with real-time online inventory. All products ship overnight to your veterinary clinic across the contiguous United States.
What diseases are NAVBB canine donors tested for?⌄
All NAVBB canine donors are screened for Brucella canis, Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm), Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and hemotropic Mycoplasmas. All donors are current on immunizations and DEA 1 blood typed prior to donation.
How do I order canine blood products from NAVBB?⌄
Register for a free veterinary account at navbb.com. Once verified and approved, typically within one business day you can then log in to view real-time inventory by product and DEA 1 type, and place orders online 24/7.
How quickly will I receive my order?⌄
pRBC orders placed before 3:00 PM EST Monday–Thursday ship same day and are overnighted to your hospital. FFP orders placed before 2:30 PM EST Monday–Thursday also ship same day. Orders placed outside these windows ship the following business day. NAVBB does not ship orders the day before UPS is closed.
Do I need to know my patient’s DEA blood type before ordering?⌄
NAVBB strongly encourages DEA type-specific transfusions. Over 65% of the canine population is DEA 1 positive — conserving DEA 1 negative pRBC for dogs that truly require it improves patient outcomes and ensures availability for critical cases. Log in to view current DEA type inventory.
Ready to Order Canine Blood Products?
Create your free veterinary account to access real-time inventory and place orders 24/7.
Currently experiencing a CO₂ supply shortage that is affecting our daily FFP shipping schedule, but able to ship twice a week
Please note!