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BOARDING KENNELS AND CATTERY
- How many kennels do you have?
- How much exercise will my pet get?
- Who looks after the pets when you are closed?
- What do I need to bring for my pet?
- What information do you need from me?
- Do I need to bring my pets food?
- What is my pet fed?
- Can you pick up/deliver my pet from my home?
- Why is vaccination necessary?
- Why must I wait 10 days after vaccination to board my petg?
- Can my pet share a kennel?
- My pet is on medication.
- My pet is on a special diet.
- What is Canine Cough?
- What is bloat?
How old does my pet have to be to stay at the kennels?
Dogs must be at least four (4) months old to be able to stay at the kennels. There is no upper age limit.
Cats must be at least four (4) month old and be desexed
We are a small facility with just 10 kennels used for boarding dogs and 12 suites for cats.
How much exercise will my dog get?
On fine days the dogs are let out into the exercise areas in the morning and again in the afternoon for a minimum of an hour each time. On rainy days the dogs are let out to relieve themselves and have a short run between showers but are not left outside in the rain.
We tailor our exercise times to the seasons and during the hot summer months the dogs are exercised very early in the morning and late in the afternoon/evening once things have cooled down. In winter they stay out longer through the middle of the day and go to bed earlier.
If sociable we will try and place your dog into a small group for exercise as we find the dogs are much happier with a couple of friends to hang out with. Social groups are made up of dogs we consider to be complimentary in both size and personality. We have lots of experience in determining the right mix however if you prefer your dog not mix with any others please let us know. Please note we do not mix entire males with other entire males.
Dependant on the weather, number and disposition of guests staying it is often possible for the dogs to stay out in the exercise areas from morning until evening.
Who looks after the animals when you are closed?
We live on the premises as proud owner-operators. So even when we are "closed" to people we are still here taking care of the dogs.
What do I need to bring for my pet?
The most important thing you must remember to bring is your pet's vaccination record or certificate that shows when they were last vaccinated. This needs to be signed by the vet and will preferably have the labels attached. Everything your pet needs is supplied by us, however you are welcome to bring your pet's blanket/bedding with smells of home, a couple of toys or some special treats just for your pet. (chewy ones are best)
What information do you need from me?
When dropping your pet off you will need to supply us with the following information.
- Full name, address, contact telephone numbers
- Name and telephone number of an emergency contact
- Full details of your pet - name, age, date of last vaccination and any known medical issues
Do I need to bring my pets food?
No, unless your pet is on on a veterinary prescribed diet. We have a range of dry food, tuckertime meat roll and fresh meat (kangaroo, mutton and chicken) for the dogs and a range of dry food and tin food for cats.
Most dogs are fed once per day in the evening, they also get a hard 4x2 biscuit when they come back into the kennel from morning playtime. Giant breeds and growing puppies under 12 months are fed twice a day. We feed dry food and either fresh meat or Tuckertime cooked meat roll. We have several different brands of premium dry foods to suit dogs of all life stages.
Cats get feed dry food in the morning to nibble at all day and wet food in the evening.
Can you pick up/deliver my pet from my home?
Yes we can arrange to pick up your pet from your home or Perth Airport. Pickup/delivery service is available with our pet taxi.
All pets boarding with us, are required to be vaccinated, dogs against the life threatening diseases of Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus. (C3)
Vaccination against the two common causes of Canine Cough (Kennel Cough) is not mandatory but is strongly recommended and cats against the life threatening diseases of Enteritis, Feline Calici Virus and Feline Rhinotracheitis (F3) . Please note vaccination does not guarantee your pet will not contract Canine cough if exposed. Please read our "Canine Cough Fact Sheet" for more information.
Why must I wait 10 days after vaccination to board my pet?
The stress involved in the change of environment from home to the kennel can lower the immune system of some individuals. This can cause some pets to develop a mild case of whatever they were just vaccinated against. Recently vaccinated pets can also shed virus and therefore risk infecting other pets who may also be immuno compromised due to stress, age or other underlying illness. 10 days is what we have found is a "safe" cut off for most pets and is enforced to best protect all of our guests.
If you have two or more dogs it is possible for them to share a kennel. Dogs must be normally resident in the same house and must not argue over food or space. We allow a maximum of 3 dogs under 10kg or 2 dogs over 10 kg to share. We reserve the right to separate dogs if deemed necessary and normal boarding charges will apply.
We do not "double up" unknown dogs under any circumstances. ie- your dog will not be forced to share a kennel with a dog they do not know.
If your pet is on medication (tablets, eye drops, creams etc) we are happy to administer it as per your instructions at no charge. We are also happy to administer supplements etc as required. Please make sure you supply enough medication/supplements for the duration of your pets stay and that all medications are labeled with the pets name and dosage instructions. It is a good idea to supply one or two additional days medication in case your return is delayed.
Please note we do not give injections and are therefore unable to accept diabetic pets for boarding.
If your pet is on a special diet you are welcome to supply it for us to feed at no extra cost. Please ensure meals are bagged individually and labeled. It is a good idea to supply one or two additional days extra in case your return is delayed.
Canine Cough (also commonly known as Kennel Cough) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. A doggy version of the 'flu. In healthy adult dogs it is usually more of an inconvenience than anything but can be serious for the very young, the very old or immuno-compromised pets. For more information please read our Canine Cough Fact Sheet.
Gastric dilation and volvulus syndrome (GDV) is a condition in dogs in which the stomach greatly enlarges and then twists on itself. It commonly is referred to as 'bloat' and is a life-threatening emergency. GDV is a problem seen mostly in large, deep-chested dogs such as the Great Dane, German Shepherd and Doberman but can occur in almost any breed/crossbreed.
For reasons that are not well understood, gas and/or food stretches the stomach many times its normal size and the stomach turns more than 180 degrees on its longitudinal axis, sealing off both the entry and exit from the stomach. The spleen swells placing pressure on the major vein bringing blood back to the heart from the lower body. Many damaging events follow including the release of toxins from the dying stomach lining and heart dysfunction. Without immediate care the dog goes into shock and dies.
We follow guidelines for the reduction of bloat risk and are aware of the usual symptoms and urgent need for treatment. However we also recognise that often treatment is sadly not successful.
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