How to keep your pet safe during boarding?

How to Keep Your Pet Safe during Boarding 

While we at TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX, don't offer boarding services, we know a thing or two about keeping pets safe and healthy. Unfortunately, many pet parents make the mistake of leaving their pets to board and don't know whether or not the facility is safe, how to keep their pets from harm, and what to do in case of an emergency. This blog covers how to keep your pet safe so your vacation pet boarding goes smoothly!

Ensure Your Pet Is Vaccinated

First and foremost, it's crucial that your pets visit a veterinarian beforehand and get all of their vaccines before staying overnight at a pet hotel or pet boarding facility. Most reputable facilities will ask for a copy of your pet's vaccination records and look for immunizations such as rabies, bordetella, distemper, canine influenza, and parvo. If your pets aren't up-to-date on their vaccines or you lost your records, it's a good idea to visit the vet to get another copy. Your vet will ensure your pet is fully protected against these diseases, which can be easily transmitted while your pet is in boarding care.

Ask for Regular Updates

Always look for a facility that offers pet updates. Most facilities are willing to send you text messages, pictures, or give you a call for any updates. If the boarding facility you're exploring doesn't offer this service, it's probably not a facility you want caring for your pets for an extended period of time. You can also explore facilities that offer 24/7 video surveillance for added security.

Keep Your Pets’ Routine as Regular as Possible

Before your pets head out to boarding care, you'll want to make sure their routine is as normal as possible. For instance, if your pets eat a certain kibble, have favorite sleeping toys or blankets, or sleeps on a mattress pad, take all of these with you to the boarding facility. Most reputable pet hotels will allow you to bring these items so your pets are less anxious during their stay.

Call Us Today to Schedule Veterinary Care for Your Pets

At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX, we provide veterinary services to care for your pets. If your pets are injured, need to be vaccinated, or are just acting strange, call us today to schedule an appointment.