If you are a pet lover, you already know that arranging high-quality pet care can be the most challenging part of planning any trip. You have a number of decisions to make about your pet care provider, and the right choice for you is going to be based on a number of factors. At K9 Pet Resorts in East Brunswick, New Jersey, we are committed to helping people find the best care for their pets. While we offer high-quality boarding facilities, we know that boarding isn’t the best choice for every pet and every family.
That is why we offer this handy check-list for families trying to decide the best pet care options for them.
- Are your pets healthy? Older pets, very young pets, or pets with compromised immune systems are not great candidates for boarding because of the possibility of communicable diseases, even in the most rigorously controlled facility. If you have concerns about whether boarding would be okay for your pet, ask your veterinarian about it.
- Does your pet need constant supervision? The major benefit of using a boarding facility is that the pets are constantly supervised by animal care professionals. This is great for nervous pet owners and also for pets with behavioral issues that might crop up without supervision.
- Is your pet social? Some pets love being around other pets, while others are timid and withdrawn when meeting new animals. If you don’t know what type of animal your pet is, you may want to try a doggy day care setting before you leave for a trip, so you can determine whether your pet will thrive in boarding or would do better at home.
- What are your pet’s activity needs, and can the pet-sitter or boarding facility provide them? Boarding facilities build enrichment into the day, while pet-sitters may not be able to provide the same access to exercise or interaction.
