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| What is "Kennel Cough"? Trachea-bronchitis, or "kennel cough" is a contagious, upper-respiratory disease which is spread by an airborne virus. The main symptom is a gagging cough which lasts anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Although this coughing is very annoying, it does not usually develop into anything more serious. However, just as with the common cold, it can progress into pneumonia, and so it must be treated to avoid complications. Does "Kennel Cough" occur only in kennels? NO. Since these virus can be present anywhere, and can travel for considerable distances through the air, it can affect any do... Even one which never leaves its own back yard. What is Parvovirus? Parvovirus is a viral disease of dogs. It affects puppies much more frequently than it affects adult dogs. The virus likes to grow in rapidly dividing cells. The intestinal lining has the biggest concentration of rapidly dividing cells in a puppy's body. The virus attacks and kills these cells, causing diarrhea (often bloody), depression and suppression of white blood cells -- which come from another group of rapidly dividing cells. In very young puppies it can infect the heart muscle and lead to "sudden" death. How do I prevent the spread of Parvo? The surest way to avoid parvo infection in your dog is to adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule which begins when puppies are 6-8 weeks of age. Puppies should not be allowed to socialize with other dogs or frequent areas where other dogs have been until 2 weeks after they have had their last vaccination. Immunization for parvo is usually included in your dog's distemper vaccine. This shot gives protection against several potentially fatal canine diseases all at the same time. Will my dog be mixed with any other dog? Absolutely not. Each dog is given a large private run alongside other Dogs while they can see, smell, and hear other guests, they can not interact with them. Additionally, each dog is given individual time in one of our four fenced in grassy play areas. The amount of time each dog receives varies depending on the number of guests staying with us. I have more than one dog, can they stay together? Yes. As long as your pets interact well together, they can board and have play time together. What should I bring for my dog? To ensure the happiest stay possible, we encourage you to bring your dogs food from home. We do not need you to bring any food or water bowls, or anything else you are worried could be lost or damaged. We also encourage you to bring comfort items from home. Their bed, toys, treats, and clothing with your smell on it are all excellent. What should I bring for Hideaway Kennels? We require proof of vaccinations. What should I expect when I pick up? Hideaway Kennels is like a Summer Camp for dogs. He or she might seem more tired the first day home due to all the goings on at "Camp." |