Cat Boarding

Boarding services are offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! We provide a fun, safe, and loving atmosphere for your special feline friend.Our professional and compassionate staff knows how to calm even the toughest kitty.  We work with each cat on an individual basis to eliminate stress.For our customers with a flair for felines, our kitty boarders have a room all to themselves, away from the dogs. Each cat receives his very own three-story kitty condo, with a bottom level for the litter box, a middle level for food and water, and a top level where they can perch peacefully. The cats are individually let out of their condos and into the “cattery” once a day for some one-on-one playtime with our staff. To stay with us, however, we do require your kitty to be fully immunized against rabies, feline leukemia, and distemper.

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Doggy Daycare

We offer Doggy daycare Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Your puppy can play with his friends all day long in one of our spacious supervised yards. We have multiple fenced yards, and offer separate areas for small and large dogs. There’s plenty of trees for shade and room to run.

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

Dogs love to munch away on grass, and some even make it part of their daily routine. Fortunately, most experts believe it isn't something you should worry about. So why exactly do they gobble up that green stuff in your yard? Dogs, unlike their catty counterparts, are not carnivores. But they're not like your garden-variety omnivores, either. For tens of thousands of years, these opportunistic scavengers have devoured anything and everything, as long as it fulfilled their basic dietary requirements. The modern dog, partly because of evolution and domestication, is no longer like its ancestors, which frequently ate their prey entirely, including the stomach contents of plant-eating animals. Instead, dogs today seek out plants as an alternative food source. Most commonly the plant is grass -- since that is what is closest at hand -- but wild canines are known to eat fruits, berries, and other vegetable matter, too. Clearly, dogs can find their nutrients in a wide range of plant foods, but that doesn't explain why Fido usually throws up after eating grass.  A dog will seek out a natural remedy for a gassy or upset stomach, and grass, it seems, may do the trick. When ingested, the grass blade tickles the throat and stomach lining; this sensation, in turn, may cause the dog to vomit, especially if the grass is gulped down rather than chewed. Although dogs don't typically graze on large amounts of grass like a cow, they may nibble on grass, chew on it for a while, and not throw up (an unwell dog will tend to gulp the grass down in big bites and then throw up). This may be because they find the texture of the grass palatable, or just because they need to add a little roughage to their diet.

8 Tips for Happy Camping With Your Pet

Your pet is going to have their own idea of how much they like or dislike your imposing a move or trip on them. What we can offer here are ways to help them acclimate to their new situation.

1. Keep Things Familiar

Your pet usually has a schedule at home. A food schedule, walking schedule, a time that you come home, entertainment time and so on. When you go on a trip, try to keep some of that schedule the same. Bring the things they use from home such as their bedding, food and water bowls and any toys that they like to play with. Make an effort to feed them around the same time you usually do at home. ​This isn't rocket science, but it might not cross your mind until it's too late. Your pet(s) will appreciate your keeping some things familiar to them. Your payback just might be that they don't bark or meow incessantly. They will also settle in faster.

2. ​Exercise Your Dogs As Much As Possible

Dogs need stimulation. The best stimulation you can give them is a structured walk. No, we don't mean taking them out to a dog park and letting them run around with crazy energy. This is akin to letting kids out to play at recess. When they come back in, they are even MORE wound up than they were before recess. Dogs need a mental challenge and a structured, calm, LONG walk is the #1 best way to achieve this. It will get you off of the couch at the same time. What are you doing on the couch on a camping trip, anyway?

3. Don't Put Them In Your Trailer While Driving​

We understand that not many dog or cat owners out there use a harness/seat belt for their pets when in transit. This was going to be our #1 recommendation, until we saw a video about how many of them fail. We still believe the car will be safer and more comfortable than in your trailer. Why not in the trailer? First, you aren't there with them so their fear factor is likely to rise​. To them, they are riding alone in what to them could be a building having an ongoing earthquake. They don't know what's going on really, so why throw them back there to be alone and scared?

4. Watch Where You Leave Them

As you hopefully are already aware, most RVs can quickly get hot in the sun, much like a car can. If you are camping in an RV park, and you have your A/C on, be aware that the power can shut off without notice, leaving your pet(s) in a very deadly situation if your windows are all closed and it's a hot sunny day. What can you do to prevent disaster for your pets? ​First, never leave your windows closed and fans not running if the temperatures are going to be even as high as the low 70's. You should have a good idea of how quickly and how much hotter than the outside temperature your rig gets before you ever leave your pets in your rig at temperatures over 70.

5. Get Them Ready

If you never take your cat or dog in the car for trips, it's a very good idea to acclimate them to the motion and feeling by taking short trips before your big one. Start with a simple around the block drive. Don't get all excited before asking them to get in the car, stay calm and assertive. Praise them if they are behaving properly but don't get too overzealous about it. Once they realize the car isn't going to kill them, start extending the duration of your trips. Treats may help them learn to associate the vehicle with positive things, but only give the treats when they are being calm, not if they are shaking or are barking/hiding.

6. Bring Their Medications And Vaccination Records

This may seem like another no-brainer, but people do forget these things. If your dog or cat needs a daily medication at home, he's going to need it on the road as well! Don't forget these items. It's just a good idea to have their vet records as well. Don't want to haul the paper? Scan it into an app on your phone.

7. Get Them Microchipped

If you haven't done this already, now is the time. If your pet gets out and runs away, their collar with name and phone number is their best friend. However, if they lose their collar somehow or you had it off, say to give them a bath, then the chances of you ever getting them back is extremely low. Microchipping will be the only hope if someone finds your pet and takes them to a vet to see if they are microchipped.

8. Be A Good Neighbor

Let's be honest. If you have a dog  that you KNOW barks incessantly when you leave, you shouldn't be bringing them  with you to an RV park if you plan to leave them in your rig. It's just totally inconsiderate.

A Head to Toe Guide to Washing Your Dog

While that doggy smell can be completely normal, many dogs do seem to be particularly on the nose. Getting your dog used to regular grooming and bathing from an early age and making sure you have fun doing it will ensure you have happy, healthy and odor free canine companion. Dogs have skin that is half the thickness of human skin, is very sensitive and has a different pH. You can’t always assume that human products are okay for your pet. Use a good quality and gentle pet shampoo and if your dog is prone to dry skin, greasy skin, frequent skin infections or is itchy, ask your Vet which shampoo is best. Smaller dogs can be easily bathed in the laundry sink, a baby bath, the normal bath tub or even the bottom of the shower. Using a non-slip mat can make your pet more secure on the slippery surface. An inside bath allows you to ensure the water is warm, but not warmer than your skin. If it is a nice sunny day, you can wash your pet outdoors and a nice game of fetch or a walk afterwards is a great way to stop them rolling in the garden and will speed up the drying process.

Keep a hand on your dog at all times when you are washing them. This will make it less likely they will shake all over you and attempt to leap from the bath. Have everything ready before you go and make sure you include a good massage while shampooing and towelling off to make the whole experience pleasurable for your pet. If your dog is a bit worried about bathing, particularly in certain areas, use lots of food rewards to encourage good behavior. If your dog is prone to wiggling and getting water in the ears, place a piece of cotton wool loosely in the ears to avoid getting water down there. Bath time is a great time to check your pet’s nails, ears, teeth and skin for any abrasions or new lumps and bumps. Systematically feel your pet all over, perhaps while you are doing a nice massage with the shampoo.

Dogs that really do smell bad may actually have allergies or dermatitis. Take your pet in for a check-up with your Vet to rule out any underlying problems such as bacterial or fungal skin disease or dental disease. Your Vet will also be able to recommend the best shampoo for your dog’s skin type. develop a smelly odor in between baths, have slightly red or itchy skin may have allergies. Dogs that have fleas often also develop itchy and smelly skin, so ensure your flea control is up to date, even if you don’t see visible fleas on your pet.

Obesity in Dogs

Your overweight dog is at risk of a number of conditions that can make life less than enjoyable for him.

• Arthritis. If his joints have to carry a lot of weight, then they are subject to more wear and tear. This can lead to degeneration of the cartilage and painful arthritis.
• Breathing difficulties. It’s not easy for your dog to breathe when there is a layer of fat surrounding his chest.
• Dogs with diabetes and heart disease are more difficult to manage with medication if they are obese.

Even if your dog doesn’t suffer from any of these conditions, it has been shown that if his food intake is restricted throughout his life, he is likely to live longer.

It’s not always easy to look at your dog and get a good idea of his body condition. Some dogs have thick coats that make it hard to see what’s underneath. This is why you need to use your hands as well as your eyes to tell if your dog is carrying too much weight.

Look at your dog from the side and from above. You should see an obvious waistline just after his ribs. If it isn’t there, if your dog’s body is essentially rectangular, then he needs to lose weight. Move your hands over your dog’s chest and feel his ribs. If you can find them fairly easily, this indicates that he is in good condition. If you can’t feel his ribs at all, then there is work to be done.

Dog Allergies

One of the most common reasons for dogs to be taken to their vet is for itching and scratching. In many of these cases, the culprit is an allergic reaction. In fact, it is thought that one in five dogs suffer from allergies that can make their life miserable.


It’s not pleasant when you’re cuddled up next to your dog and he’s constantly biting and scratching at his skin. It’s not fun for him either. Allergies not only make your dog’s skin red and itchy, but the trauma from his scratching can lead to secondary infections.

COMMON ALLERGIES IN DOGS


The most common allergy that occurs in your pet dog is flea allergy. It doesn’t take many fleas at all to cause severe itching. If your dog chews at his skin and hair enough, he’ll make it bleed and will also wear down his incisors.


Atopy is an allergy to inhaled dusts and pollens, a bit like hay fever in people. Dogs may sneeze and have runny eyes, but more typically they have itchy skin and ears, and lick their feet constantly. This condition is usually seasonal to begin with, but over time it will eventually make your dog itchy all year round.


Food allergy can be tricky to diagnose. Many people feel that their dog couldn’t have a food allergy because there has been no change to his diet; he has been eating the same food for years. This is exactly the circumstances in which food allergy occurs. To check if your dog is reacting to something you are putting in his dinner bowl, you need to feed him something he hasn’t had before for 8 to 12 weeks. This can be a home-made diet or a prescription hypoallergenic food.


REACHING A DIAGNOSIS ON CANINE ALLERGIES


Your vet will suspect that your dog has an allergy based on their symptoms, and ruling out any other cause of itching such as mites or infection. Food allergic dogs often have itchy ears and feet, while atopic dogs may also show signs of conjunctivitis and sneezing. Flea allergy sufferers have a fairly typical distribution of skin inflammation; you’ll see hair loss and trauma to their lower back, hind legs and tail.

MANAGING ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN DOGS


There’s no need for your dog to suffer from itchy skin due to allergies. There are several things you can do to make him comfortable.
Medication such as corticosteroids and antihistamines will reduce the itching and inflammation in his skin. These can have side effects, so you need to weigh up the benefits and the risks.
Antibiotics may be necessary if he has scratched his skin so much that it has become infected.
Fatty acid supplements such as fish oil can have a natural anti-inflammatory effect and improve skin health. Atopica is a newer drug that’s used to manage atopy in dogs. It can take a few months until you see a response, so you may need to use other treatments until then. It has fewer side effects than other drugs. Oatmeal based shampoos and conditioners can ease itching and leave your dog’s skin and coat clean and soft. Desensitizing injections can be developed after identifying exactly what your dog is sensitive to. These injections are given regularly so his body can learn to tolerate the allergen.
If possible, keep your dog away from the substance he is allergic to. This means that you need to use good flea control, or feed him a hypoallergenic food.


Unfortunately the chances of your dog’s allergy being completely cured are very low indeed, but there is much you can do to ease his itch and stop him scratching. With the help of your vet, you can work out a treatment protocol that controls his allergic reaction and keeps his symptoms in check.

Pet Items to Bring on Vacation

Toys, a leash, important medication—these are no-brainers when you’re preparing to vacation with your dog or cat. Because such a vacation takes so much preparation—especially if you’re traveling with a pet for the first time—it’s virtually impossible to leave these essentials at home. Other items? They might not even cross your mind. But without them, your vacation may get derailed before you even reach your destination. Add these to your next travel checklist to ensure a happy and safe getaway for you and your furry friend. A lot of travelers clear their photos off their phones before they go on vacation in order to leave as much space as possible for new memories. That’s fine, but leave at least a couple of pictures of your pet. Many shelters require visual confirmation of ownership in the event that your pet gets lost and you need to pick him up somewhere. You should know where the nearest veterinarian or emergency pet health facility is at all times. Laying your own sheets and blankets out in a rental car or on hotel furniture is one way to make sure your pet doesn’t leave his or her hair everywhere. If [the sheets] haven’t been washed immediately before your trip, they have the added bonus of smelling like home, which ought to keep your pet calm in an unfamiliar place. Ziploc bags are basically a pet parent’s Swiss army knife. You can use them to pick up poop if necessary. You can also carry food in them if you’re going on a day trip and need to pack a backpack.The quality of tap water changes from city to city (sometimes drastically), and for pets who are accustomed to drinking from just one water source for their entire lives, even a slight change in quality for short period of time can upset their stomach.