Dogs:
Must provide proof of vaccinations from your veterinarian showing your pet is up to date.
Rabies and DHLPP (Distemper/Parvo) must be current.
Bordetella (Kennel/Canine Cough Vaccine) must be current. This vaccine must be given to your pet at least 1 week in advance of boarding reservation if it is not already current within a calendar year of
Cats:
Must provide proof of vaccinations from your veterinarian showing your pet is up to date.
Rabies and FVRCP (Distemper/Respiratory Vaccine) must be current.
*If you cannot provide proof of vaccinations prior to or at time of stay, your pet will not be able to board at the resort.
No Fleas: If fleas are found on your pet, the Resort staff will apply a topical flea treatment (Advantage/Frontline) or administer a Capstar pill orally at the owner’s expense.
No Overt Aggression: We reserve the right not to board your pet if the animal is deemed unsafe before or during the stay.
Vaccines provide protection from a variety of diseases so your pet neither gets nor gives the infection. Most pet care facilities will require distemper and rabies vaccines for dogs and cats. In addition, Bordetella is often required for dogs, and sometimes leukemia for cats.
Here's a look at the components of vaccines. Many vaccine protocols are now beginning to change. You should always talk with your veterinarian about each disease and yearly vaccinations.
Canine distemper vaccine - this is really a composite of several diseases. Depending on the combination your vet uses, it may include some or all of the following: distemper, Canine Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus.
Bordetella vaccines add additional protection against coughing viruses and are
Feline distemper vaccine - this is also a composite, containing mostly upper respiratory diseases (Panleukopenia, Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calici Pneumonitis) since that is what cats are most susceptible to.
Other cat vaccines include Feline Leukemia and Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Your veterinarian can tell you if your cat will need these additional vaccines.
Puppies and kittens receive several vaccines over a period of weeks when they are young. This is to protect them as their mother's immunity slowly wears away. Traditionally dogs and cats receive boosters on a yearly basis following the initial series.
Rabies vaccinations for pets are required by law. Depending on state law, boosters may be yearly, every other year and even every three years.
Most reputable pet care facilities require proof of vaccination before your pet can board or be admitted
The content of this article is provided for informational purposes only. You should always consult your veterinarian with concerns about the care of your pet or for medical advice.
