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At Struggletown we board dogs, cats, rabbits, small pets
and birds. We have a full time kennel hand that spends all
day caring for the animals in boarding. All the animals get
pats and attention to make sure they feel comfortable and
happy whilst away from their family.
DOG BOARDING
Accommodation
Dogs are housed in indoor runs that measure about 3m long
and 1.5m wide. They sleep on blankets or soft bedding, which
we provide. The runs are cleaned out and all bedding changed
twice daily. The dog runs are fully air-conditioned in summer
and heated in winter.
Exercise
It is important that your dog is kept active and socialised
whilst in boarding. All dogs are given a run for about 10
minutes, three times daily in our courtyard. Most dogs are
allowed to run with other dogs of a similar size. If your
dog has a more solitary nature then it can be run on its own.
Food
The dogs in boarding are fed on Advance or Eukanuba premium
dry dog food. Most dogs are fed once daily unless requested.
If your dog has special dietary needs then these can easily
be accommodated.
Special care
If your dog has special needs – for example a medical
condition – then medication can be given whilst in boarding.
There is a small extra charge for this. If your dog needs
any veterinary attention whilst in boarding please advise
the nurses when you drop them off. If your animal develops
any problems whilst in boarding then the kennel hands will
advise the vet and your animal will be checked.
Please mention any medical or behaviour problems your dog
has when you drop him or her off so we can provide the best
care.
Vaccination and Health Care
All dogs must be fully vaccinated with a C5 vaccination before
coming into boarding. If your dog is overdue for this then
it needs to be done at least a week before coming in. If it
is due then we can do it whilst your dog is boarding.
Please ensure your dog has been wormed and treated for fleas
before coming in. We can do this if needed.
Drop-off and Collection
You can drop off your pet any time from 7am to 11pm on weekdays
and 9am to 7pm on weekends. Please allow yourself a few minutes
when you arrive so that the nurses can check your details
and ask about any special needs. There is no extra charge
for collecting your pet late in the evening. We prefer if
you can pay for boarding when you drop your pet off although
if this is not possible you can pay when you come to pick
them up.
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CAT BOARDING
Accommodation
Cats are housed in two-level cages with an upstairs bed lined
with a fluffy blanket for sleeping and a downstairs with litter
box and food. We have a separate, air-conditioned and noise-proofed
room exclusively for cats.
Our dedicated kennel hands take care that your cat’s
stay is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
If you have two cats they can stay together, or be housed
separately if you wish.
Food
Cats are fed Science Diet dry food twice daily. If your cat
is a fussy eater or on a special diet then please advise our
nurses and this can be easily accommodated. Please feel free
to bring in the diet that your cat most prefers.
Special Care
If your cat has any special needs – for example a medical
condition – then medication can be given whilst in boarding.
There is a small extra charge for this. If your cat needs
any veterinary attention whilst in boarding please advise
the nurses when you drop off your cat.
Stress Reduction
Cats can become anxious when in boarding as they are creatures
of habit and dislike being taken out of their normal environment.
We often find that cats will eat poorly for their first day
in boarding but usually settle by the following day.
We try to minimise the stress they experience by:
- Limiting their visual or auditory contact with any dogs
in the hospital or boarding.
- Limiting their experience of other cats
- Assessing if they need more attention (for example, Burmese
cats will be much happier with some personalised attention)
or less (some cats are stressed by strangers and need to
have a minimum of handling)
- Using Feliway vapouriser if necessary (this releases
a pheromone that has a calming and settling effect on cats).
Vaccination and Health Care
All cats must be fully vaccinated with an F3 vaccination
before coming into boarding. If your cat is overdue for this
then it needs to be done at least a week before coming in.
If it is due then we can do it whilst your cat is boarding.
Please ensure your cat has been wormed and treated for fleas
before coming in. We can do this if needed.
» Download a Boarding Consent Form
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