Boarding

Boarding Policy at Sanatoga Animal Hospital

Only our own clients can schedule boarding services for their pet(s), and the patient(s) must be current on all requirements prior to boarding. Please call us at the time of planning your vacations so that we can ensure that your pet is up to date on all requirements and that boarding is available for the dates you need.

For dog owners, if you plan on boarding your dog in the near future, the patient must be current on Physical Exam, Heartworm & Lyme Test, Heartworm prevention, Rabies vaccine, DA2P Vaccine, Canine Influenza Vaccine, Bordetella Vaccine, Tick & Flea prevention, and any required lab work. Protection against heartworm disease and intestinal parasites is essential year-round. Ideally, vaccines should be administered at least 3 days prior to boarding, allowing immunity to develop. If vaccines were not provided by Sanatoga Animal Hospital, you must provide official medical records and a Rabies vaccine certificate at the time of boarding.

For cat owners, if you plan on boarding your cat in the near future, the patient must be current on the Physical Exam, Rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccine, tick & flea prevention, and any required lab work if applicable or as recommended by your veterinarian. Ideally, vaccines should be administered at least 3 days prior to boarding to allow immunity to develop. If vaccines were not provided by Sanatoga Animal Hospital, you must provide official medical records and a Rabies vaccine certificate at the time of boarding.

Pets may be dropped off or picked up between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM or 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM on Saturdays. Pets may not be dropped off or picked up on Sundays.

If your pet regularly takes medications prescribed or recommended by your veterinarian, you must provide enough medicine for the full duration of the boarding period. Otherwise, it will be refilled upon authorization from the veterinarian on duty, at your expense. We exclusively use our own hospital linens and food/water bowls to ensure quality hygiene and sanitation for the safety of your pet, according to AAHA guidelines. If you choose to send any personal belongings, all items must be clearly labeled with your name and your pet's name. Sanatoga Animal Hospital is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings, including but not limited to blankets, toys, food containers, leashes, collars, etc., brought with your pet.

We highly recommend all our patients stay on flea and tick preventative year-round, especially due to fluctuating flea populations caused by climate change. If your pet is not current on flea and tick preventative, they may not be permitted to board. Under any circumstances, Sanatoga Animal Hospital is not responsible in the rare event that your pet contracts ticks or fleas during their stay. If your pet is found to have ticks or fleas during boarding, they will be treated promptly at the owner’s expense.

To schedule and for more information, please call 610-326-6346.