Preparing Your Pet for Boarding

Dogs and cats make for great companions. That said, they can’t come along for every life journey and the day may come when you need to put your companion up in a boarding kennel. Perhaps you’re going on vacation somewhere far away or maybe an emergency popped up. Whatever the case, you may need to have a “veterinarian near me” team from an “animal hospital near me” to watch over your pet. Those who live in or near Reisterstown, MD, can leave their companions with us at TLC for Pets.

Let’s take a look at some steps you can take to help ensure that your pet will have a good experience while being boarded. If you have any specific questions, it’d be wise to chat them through with a veterinarian on our team.

Make Sure Your Pet Is Fully Vaccinated

First, you’ll want to make sure that your pet has had all the recommended vaccines before putting him or her up at a boarding kennel. Vaccines can protect your pet from dangerous diseases, such as rabies, canine parvovirus, and distemper. In kennels, pets will typically be kept closer together. If one of the animals is sick, the disease could quickly jump to other animals.

Generally speaking, our animal hospital will work hard to ensure sanitary conditions and to reduce the risk of diseases spreading. However, vaccines can be important for protecting cats and dogs from some of the most severe threats. If you have questions about vaccinations, make sure you raise them during routine exams or give our vet a call.

Jot Down Specifics

You may know what types of foods might make your pet sick or what sorts of things can rile him up. If you believe that any insights you have could help the staff at our boarding kennel, feel free to write them down and pass the information along.

Get Routine Exams and Vaccines from a Veterinarian

Whether you need to schedule routine exams, have questions about vaccines, or need a boarding kennel, feel free to contact TLC for Pets. A “veterinarian near me” at our “animal hospital near me” in Reisterstown, MD, is here to help.