We offer boarding services for dogs and cats while their owners are out of town. Below is a list of the requirements that must be met before scheduling boarding for your pet. These requirements are for the health and safety of your pet and other animals at DeWitt Animal Hospital.
Dogs:
1. Must have a minimum of 2 Distemper/Parvo (DHLPP) vaccinations administered by a veterinarian, with the last given after 16 weeks of age or within the last year.
2. Must have 1st and 2nd Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccination, or last one given within one year.
3. Must have a current Rabies vaccination required by New York State law.
4. Must have been tested for Heartworm test within the last year.
5. Must have a negative fecal examination within one year.
6. We require all boarding animals to be spayed/neutered prior to boarding.
Cats:
1. Must have a minimum of 2 Distemper (FVRCP) vaccinations administered by a veterinarian, with the last given after 16 weeks of age or within the last year.
2. Must have been Feline Leukemia/FIV tested after 12 weeks of age.
3. Must have a current Rabies vaccination required by New York State law.
4. Must have a negative fecal examination within one year.
5. We require all boarding animals to be spayed/neutered prior to boarding.
Pocket Pets:
We offer boarding services for small animals such as rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, etc. We require you bring everything these pets will need during their stay - cage, bedding, food and any special instructions.
While boarding, your animal will be overseen by all members of our staff during hospital hours. Please call the hospital to discuss specific services you would like provided during your animal's stay. All boarding reservations must be made ahead of time, and all new clients must provide current veterinary records before reservations can be made.
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