Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Information About Pet Boarding Huntersville Clients Should Know

By Janine Hughes


When people are leaving on vacation or will not be around to look after their pets, it's a good idea to find a professional kennel that will provide the animal with quality care in a comfortable environment. Not every kennel makes the grade, so when searching for pet boarding Huntersville NC dog and cat owners should keep the following criteria in mind.

The ideal kennel offers peace of mind to pet owners who can rest assured that their cherished animal companion is receiving excellent care, and also provides the animal with a stimulating and enjoyable "vacation" of its own. The best way to start one's search is to ask the animal's veterinarian or someone else who has boarded their pet if they can recommend one, but it's also acceptable to look online or in the yellow pages.

It's advisable to call any kennel under consideration first, just to be certain that they will have a spot for one's pet when boarding is needed. If the animal requires any additional care measures such as a special diet or medications, the owner must confirm that this can be done too. The next step before booking any particular kennel, is to go there in person and make sure that it passes muster.

The structure of boarding facilities varies, with some offering more outdoor runs and free play areas than others, determining the best match depends on the type of animal and what its exercise requirements are. Cleanliness is of the utmost importance, messes should be dealt with promptly and the floors regularly disinfected. The kennel must also feature security measures such as sturdy fencing to prevent pets from escaping.

The space in which the dog or cat is housed, should be separated from neighboring ones by a solid divider so animals don't become agitated over each others' presence. It's important that the staff be familiar with signs of illness in animals, and that they bring such issues to the attention of an on-staff veterinarian if needed.

It's important to find out what feeding options the facility offers, some provide a selection of foods, while others use one diet for all boarders, and some kennels request that owners bring in the animal's food themselves. Every pet should have its own dish of clean drinking water at all times. Immunizations for all dogs and cats against common infectious illnesses and evidence of this should be a must before admission to the kennel.

The atmosphere of the kennel must be maintained in such a way to promote the animals' comfort, providing protection from the elements, a suitable temperature and amount of lighting, and be sufficiently ventilated. The owner must also find out if bedding is provided, or if this needs to be brought from home. If other services are desired, such as pick-up and drop-off or grooming, owners should ask about these options as well.

There should be a helpful, friendly staff who are always willing to be of assistance. The office should be well organized, with the hours of operation and rates clearly posted. When admitting the animal, owners should first be presented with a boarding agreement which states their rights and the responsibilities of the kennel.




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