Dogs attending daycare are often among the most active members of the pet population. They spend their days running, playing, climbing, jumping and interacting with other dogs, making the daycare environment ideal for exercise and enrichment. However, increased activity also means mobility problems are more…
It’s increasingly common for boarding facilities to care for older dogs alongside younger, more active ones. Quite a few of these senior guests will have underlying conditions that may be stable at home, but they often rely on familiar routines to keep things that way.…
The moment you walk into any dog boarding facility or daycare, you immediately get a sense of the atmosphere. Some facilities will naturally have a calm, settled rhythm, while others feel charged and stressed.
Heart disease in dogs is common, progressive and very often quietly present long before a diagnosis is made. For boarding facilities, daycare providers, groomers and other pet professionals, this creates a unique responsibility and opportunity. These professionals are often the first people to notice subtle…
Being prepared for medical emergencies in a pet care setting is paramount. Cat parents trust that you and your staff will know what to do in the case of an injury or illness. But what about a cat that is choking?
Picture this: It’s a typical day, the dogs are romping in the yards and all is well and calm. Then you notice one of the dogs begins to stagger in their gate before abruptly collapsing. You rush over to find that the dog is not…
If you run a daycare or boarding facility, you already know how important it is to keep the dogs happy, active and healthy. Group play is often at the heart of what a facility offers, as it gives dogs much-needed socialization and exercise, and it…
Seizures can occur in any dog at any time, including while at daycare or during a boarding stay. Witnessing a dog under your care go unconscious and experience involuntary body thrashing during a seizure can be frightening. That’s why it is critical that you and…
Recent advancements in canine chemotherapy have turned what used to be a terminal cancer diagnosis into viable treatment paths, offering a glimmer of hope for pet owners. However, adverse reactions to chemotherapy are common.
To ensure good health and a long life, pets depend on their caregivers for appropriate healthcare, proper nutrition and love. This is the bond—the unspoken love and affection between people and pets. But, what happens when the bond leads to health issues such as obesity?…
Operating a dog daycare or boarding facility requires diligent attention to the health and safety of the pets in our care. This responsibility encompasses strict adherence to medical protocols, including vaccinations, preventives, fecal parasite screening and medication management.
Red uppercase letter C dropcap with a white outer drop shadow effectreepy, crawly, blood-sucking insects, ticks are real-life vampires. These vectors, or carriers of organisms which cause illness and disease, are a threat to humans, dogs, and other species both domestic and wild. If the…
