When you leave your pet behind while you are out of town, you want the peace of mind of knowing they are in excellent hands. Boarding your four-legged friend at The Bed & Biscuit provides innumerable benefits because of our association with Memorial Animal Hospital. Here are five of the top perks of boarding your pet at a veterinary hospital.

#1: Your pet has immediate access to a veterinarian if they become ill

Pets always seem to become ill on weekends, late at night, or when their owners are out of town. Fortunately, our team is standing by if your four-legged friend develops gastritis, a cough, or a more serious problem while you are away. Instead of scrambling to find veterinary care for your ill pet who is staying at a boarding facility unaffiliated with a veterinary hospital, you can rest easy, knowing our team is carefully watching over your pet. With no need to transport your pet to a hospital, we can immediately begin diagnostic testing and treatment and help ensure a rapid return to good health.

#2: Your pet’s boarding experience is customized based on their health history

While no one knows your pet better than you, your Memorial Animal Hospital veterinary team is close behind. When your pet comes to stay at The Bed & Biscuit, we’ll know important details, from their food sensitivities to how they favor a leg after intense exercise or play. Because we know and understand your furry pal’s medical and health history, we can provide individual customized care.

#3: Your pet’s exposure risk to contagious pathogens is lower

It may seem counterintuitive that a pet boarding at a veterinary hospital caring for many sick pets is less likely to become ill. However, hospitalized pets and ill pets are cared for in different hospital sections, and we ensure that boarders and sick patients never meet.

In addition to this separation, we practice strict hygiene measures. Our team is rigorously trained on how to appropriately disinfect kennels, bedding, bowls, and other surfaces and items to ensure all infectious pathogens are eliminated. Between each boarding guest, and throughout your pet’s stay, we diligently clean any item pets contact to ensure they are pathogen-free.

We also strive to keep our boarding guests healthy and disease-free by requiring regular vaccinations and parasite prevention. Ideally, boarding facilities should require that guests be current on appropriate vaccinations, receive regular parasite screening, and be checked on arrival for external parasites, but that is not always the case. When your pet comes to stay at The Bed & Biscuit, they—and all other guests—must present proof of current vaccinations, and be screened for certain infectious parasites. Give our team a call to discuss our boarding requirements that ensure every pet is healthy and that boarders do not pass on disease to other pets.

#4: Your pet will receive skilled medical care, if needed

Administering subcutaneous fluids to a cat with chronic kidney disease or injecting insulin in a diabetic schnauzer cannot be easily performed by inexperienced animal care attendants. When your pet stays at The Bed & Biscuit, you won’t have to worry about their medical care, because our highly trained team members can administer oral, topical, and injectable treatments. They are also skilled at convincing nervous pets to eat and drink.

#5: Your pet will be closely monitored by staff educated in disease processes

Cats and dogs can succumb to a multitude of illnesses, and knowing all the details of the wide range of issues is a challenge. Yet, our educated team knows all the ins and outs of common pet diseases and will catch early stage signs, prevent transmission, and monitor treatment response. For example, if your diabetic pet is our guest, our team knows how to correctly administer insulin, can encourage your pet to eat enough, and will quickly spot hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be life-threatening emergencies.

What to expect when boarding your pet at The Bed & Biscuit

Whether your pet is a tiny Chihuahua, a massive Great Dane, or a feisty feline,  The Bed & Biscuit provides the ideal accommodations. 

Depending on your dog’s needs, they can enjoy:

  • Indoor play areas
  • Secure outdoor runs
  • One-on-one playtime
  • Cots with cozy bedding
  • Accommodations with housemates

Cats can relax in peace and quiet in our feline boarding quarters which were built with extra soundproofing features, are flooded with natural light, and have many windows where your cat can safely view the outdoors. They will also have a multi-tiered tower for exercising instinctual behaviors such as climbing and perching. 

Your pet can be given their own food and treats during their stay, or we will feed them with a sensitive-stomach formula that helps prevent stress-induced gastrointestinal issues. We also offer guests pampering services, so check out all the options when you make your pet’s reservation.

When you need to head out of town, entrust your pet’s care to someone who knows them well and will ensure the best care during their stay. Give our Bed & Biscuit team a call to reserve your furry pal’s room.