Medications & Medical Conditions If your pet is on special medications, it's best to call to double check that we are able to properly administer that medication. In order to ensure the best possible care for your pet, there are certain medications and medical conditions that we are unable to handle. These conditions include:
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Cushings Disease
• Addison's Disease
• Pets that need to be tranquilized
• Injectable medication of any kind (we cannot handle sharps)
• Pets requiring 4 or more types of medication
• Pets with active hot spots (these can get worse if left untreated)
• Immobile pets
• Pets with eye discharge (green, crusty matter) requiring daily care
• Pets with sutures, bandages, casts, or requiring the use of an e-collar
• Pets with ear discharge (foul smell, red or raw) requiring constant cleaning
• Pets with health conditions that may deteriorate under boarding or different conditions than at home like kidney, liver, or auto-immune diseases
Black List of Drugs Certain medications are indicative of medical problems that are inappropriate in a standard boarding situation, and pets taking these medications may not board with us to ensure their safety.
Please note that ANY injectable medication, prescribed to control the following health conditions, will not be accepted even if it does not appear on the following list. If you are unsure whether or not your pet will be accepted for boarding due to his/her medication or medical condition, please contact us. ***Veterinary recommendation to board does NOT supersede our policy.
PROCEDURE: Both upon making a reservation and arriving to board, customers should notify staff if their pets are taking any medications, what dose they are giving (if they are on medication), and if their pet has any medical problems. The medications should arrive in the original container with current dosing on the label and a medication form should be filled out and submitted.
Below is a list of medications that are NOT accepted:
The following medications and medical conditions are acceptable with veterinary documentation stating the patient has been on the medication for at least 1 month and is currently stable:
CAUTION DRUGS Pets on “Caution” medications require veterinary documentation stating that the patient has been on the medication for at least 1 month and is currently stable. These drugs include:
Other: Pets on the following medications require veterinary documentation stating that the patient has been on the medications for at least 1 month and are currently stable:
• Theophylline -- Airway disease / Heart disease
• Fluoxetine (Prozac)
• Clomicalm -- Anxiety
• Prednisone/Prednisolone -- Steroid - treats variety of disease process
***Please note that these conditions or medications are subject to change, so it's best to contact us to double check. Caring for your pet is our top priority!***
