Pet Boarding Tips from Our Veterinary Clinic
Serving Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville & Winston-Salem, NC

It can be sad to have to leave your dog for any period of time, but unfortunately life tends to throw curveballs at us that require us to find alternative care options for our pets. Dog boarding offers a great option for times when you will be away on a trip, need a day care-like service while you are working, or otherwise cannot watch your dog within your home as you normally would. Not all dog boarding facilities are created equally, however, and not all pets handle being boarded in the same way. Whether you are new to the process or an experienced boarder, there are certain things you can remember to help ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Food

While most facilities are capable of providing food for the animals they host, it's a much better idea to bring a supply of the food your dog is used to eating with you. Abrupt changes in diet can cause upset stomachs and gastrointestinal issues in some dogs. This is especially important if your pet is on any sort of specialty or vet-prescribed diet. Take some time to instruct the boarding staff on how much food to serve, when to serve it, and any particular details about preparing it. Consistency in dining habits, or really any sense of a familiar routine, will also help your dog make the transition into this new environment.

Medical

If your dog suffers from any conditions or has medications they take, obviously you will need to make the staff aware of their needs. Typically, dog boarding facilities will have certain immunization requirements which your pet must meet. Beyond this, however, it may be wise to provide access to all your dog's medical records. In the unlikely event that your pet falls ill or gets injured during their stay, discuss your desired course of action with the facility as well as how they should contact your vet. If your pet is a patient of Deep River Veterinary Hospital, PC in High Point, NC, we offer convenient pet boarding options right within our clinic to simplify this whole matter.

Contact Info

Make sure the boarders know how to reach you in case of emergencies, along with who else they should reach out to if they cannot get in touch with you. Of course, the hope is that there will not be any issues while you are away, but when it comes to the furriest member of your family, it's better to be safe than sorry. Just in case for some reason the boarding staff is left to make important decisions on your behalf, you will want them to discuss certain protocol with them ahead of time, such as acceptable types of treatments and how much money could be spent.

Deep River Veterinary Hospital, PC offers reliable pet boarding services for pet owners in the Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Kernersville, Winston-Salem, and surrounding North Carolina areas. Contact us today to schedule boarding for your cat or dog!