Recently there have been many changes suggested in vaccination requirements and you should discuss them with your veteriarian before boarding.

Currently the AVMA is studying what type, and how often, which vaccinations are required. If your veterinarian suggests a differing schedule from that below we will be happy to consult with him/her and find out what they think is right for your pet.

Please remember that most local veterinarians use what are termed "multi-valent" vaccines. This means that your "old" routine distemper vaccination could also have contained a vaccine for Parvo Virus, Corona, Leptospirosis, and Para-Influnza.

We are very concerned that these "other" possible illnesses be covered if your veterinarian changes his vaccination routines.

We are especially concerned with Parvo Virus and Corona. These are life threatening illnesses which we MUST have covered before your pet enters our facilities.

Many veterinarians vaccinate for the "home bound" pet, or a pet who might be exposed to a limited number of other pets. Please consult with you veterinarian regarding you pet's vaccinations and MAKE SURE to let him know that you will be boarding your pet.

Here is our recommended schedule of Vaccinations:

All animals must have a current history of vaccinations which include:

• Distemper (vaccination given within the last one (1) year),and
• Parvo-virus (vaccination given within the last one (1) year, and
• Rabies vaccination given within the last one (1) year on dogs under one (1) year of age and in all cats (except where three (3) year feline vaccinations are given), and within the last three (3) years for dogs over one (1) year of age, and
• THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT VACCINATION FOR DOGS WHEN BOARDING IS THE CANINE COUGH (BORDETELLA) VACCINATION! WE EMPHATICALLY REQUIRE BORDETELLA INTRA-NASAL DROPS OR VACCINATION PRIOR TO ENTRY FOR ALL DOGS. THIS VACCINATION IS REQUIRED ON AN ANNUAL (1 YEAR) OR SEMIANNUAL(TWICE YEARLY) BASIS DEPENDING ON YOUR VETERINARIAN'S VACCINATION TYPE.

PLEASE CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN'S RECEPTIONIST FOR SHOT EXPIRATION DATES. After obtaining the dates on which the above vaccinations expire, call our offices and we will update your pet's files to reflect the most current vaccination dates. Should you find that your pet's vaccinations are overdue please arrange for the proper shots (drops) to be given preferably five (5) days prior to it's stay with us.