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Holiday Travel Pawticulars
 Millions
of Americans are expected to travel for the holidays
this year, but only a fraction of them will be taking
along the family pets.
If Buddy and Fluffy are spending all
or a portion of the holidays at a pet boarding kennel,
it's important to plan ahead to ensure a successful
boarding experience. Heart of my Heart Pets offers the
following advice for preparing for the family pet for
holiday boarding.
Book early. Quality boarding
centers book up quickly for the busy holiday period, so
don't wait to book your pet's stay. It is not usual for
us to already have waiting lists for Thanksgiving week
and that reservations for the Christmas-New Year period
are running well ahead of last year.
Check his/her shots. A
top-quality boarding facility will require that your
pet's inoculations be up-to-date. (If they don't, your
pet may be exposed to some unpleasant infections.) If
your pet needs his vaccinations updated, plan on taking
him to the veterinarian one to two weeks in advance of
your departure date.
Pack his/her bags. Purchase
and pack a supply of your pet's medications and special
food or treats, bedding and blankets if any, ahead of
time. You may also want to pack a familiar toy for your
pets stay, but don't bring his favorite in case of
possible loss.
Prepare emergency info. Bring
your veterinarian's phone number and contact information
for you at your holiday destination. It's also important
to provide a local contact -- someone who will serve as
your "backup" in an emergency if you can't be reached.
Provide time to properly read and fill our your pet’s
boarding contract.Our Facility
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