Generally speaking the Cocker Spaniel is still a hardy and healthy breed. With some planning and a bit of luck you'll have a happy, stable and active Cocker as your housemate for around 15 years. Once again, your Cocker Spaniel breeder plays a crucial role in determining the long term health and wellbeing of your dog.
The minimum weight for donating whole blood is 110 lbs. There is no maximum limit. If you are female and donating double red blood cells, you must be 5 5 tall and weigh 150 lbs. if you are a male and donating double red blood cells, you must be 5 1 tall and weigh 130 lbs.
You must wait at least eight weeks (56 days) between donations of whole blood and 16 weeks (112 days) between Power Red donations. Platelet apheresis donors may give every 7 days up to 24 times per year. Regulations are different for those giving blood for themselves (autologous donors).