Veterinary Requirements
Sorry no unneutered males over 10 months old or bitches in season. Disease Control
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Vaccination Boosters
All Dogs staying in our home must be vaccinated and have their yearly booster at least TWO weeks before their stay. Please bring your dogs latest vaccination card which we will photograph and keep electronically.
Or
Titre Tests
Alternatively you can provide a Titre Test Certificate to show immunity covering the period when the dog is to stay. Dogs though must still be vaccinated against Leptospirosis.
All Dogs staying in our home must be vaccinated and have their yearly booster at least TWO weeks before their stay. Please bring your dogs latest vaccination card which we will photograph and keep electronically.
Or
Titre Tests
Alternatively you can provide a Titre Test Certificate to show immunity covering the period when the dog is to stay. Dogs though must still be vaccinated against Leptospirosis.
Kennel Cough (Bordetella)
We though don't insist on the Kennel Cough vaccination and it isn't required under our Boarding License but we WILL NOT accept any dogs with a cough or a sneeze. If your dog has recently suffered from kennel cough they must have a quarantine of ten days after the last day of coughing and not mix with other dogs or come to our home within this period.
If you decide that your dog(s) will have the Kennel Cough vaccine please do not bring them to Steadfast Dogs or mix them for at least TWO weeks as it is live vaccine so they may become infectious. They may actually shed the Bordetella virus into the environment for up to 7 weeks (and parainfluenza for a week) and this is the reason we prefer dogs not to be vaccinated. There are at least forty agents that cause Bordetella but only a couple of these agents are contained in the vaccine so vaccinated dogs can still catch KC anyway.
This risk of vaccinated dogs spreading the virus means we prefer to manage Kennel Cough by isolating infected dogs. Please see the following page to further explain this - Kennel Cough Scenario.
Worming\Parasite treatment
Owners must ensure their dog is clean and on a regular flea and worm control regime. Dogs MUST be Wormed and Flea Treated to cover the period of stay using a product prescribed by your Vet. We WILL NOT accept a dog with active fleas.
Vet Contact Details
Steadfast Dogs will always treat your dog’s health and welfare with the utmost respect. In the unlikely event of an emergency we will always take prompt action and seek the advice and guidance of a veterinary surgeon.
We require details of your dogs own Vet, please complete our Dog Contact Form which we will keep on file. We will always try and contact you or your emergency contact first but if unavailable we will take your dog to their Vets, or our own Vets if we consider it necessary.
Please note that the owner will be responsible for any veterinary fees incurred whilst their dog is in the care of Steadfast Dogs.
Medication
We will give medication if required but it is your responsibility to inform Steadfast Dogs and provide clear instructions on doses required.
We though don't insist on the Kennel Cough vaccination and it isn't required under our Boarding License but we WILL NOT accept any dogs with a cough or a sneeze. If your dog has recently suffered from kennel cough they must have a quarantine of ten days after the last day of coughing and not mix with other dogs or come to our home within this period.
If you decide that your dog(s) will have the Kennel Cough vaccine please do not bring them to Steadfast Dogs or mix them for at least TWO weeks as it is live vaccine so they may become infectious. They may actually shed the Bordetella virus into the environment for up to 7 weeks (and parainfluenza for a week) and this is the reason we prefer dogs not to be vaccinated. There are at least forty agents that cause Bordetella but only a couple of these agents are contained in the vaccine so vaccinated dogs can still catch KC anyway.
This risk of vaccinated dogs spreading the virus means we prefer to manage Kennel Cough by isolating infected dogs. Please see the following page to further explain this - Kennel Cough Scenario.
Worming\Parasite treatment
Owners must ensure their dog is clean and on a regular flea and worm control regime. Dogs MUST be Wormed and Flea Treated to cover the period of stay using a product prescribed by your Vet. We WILL NOT accept a dog with active fleas.
Vet Contact Details
Steadfast Dogs will always treat your dog’s health and welfare with the utmost respect. In the unlikely event of an emergency we will always take prompt action and seek the advice and guidance of a veterinary surgeon.
We require details of your dogs own Vet, please complete our Dog Contact Form which we will keep on file. We will always try and contact you or your emergency contact first but if unavailable we will take your dog to their Vets, or our own Vets if we consider it necessary.
Please note that the owner will be responsible for any veterinary fees incurred whilst their dog is in the care of Steadfast Dogs.
Medication
We will give medication if required but it is your responsibility to inform Steadfast Dogs and provide clear instructions on doses required.