Answers to Readers' Questions on Boarding Older Pet. Also refer to veterinarian, vet, dog, cat, senior citizen, geriatric, kennel, preparations, diet, exercise, precautions, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions
Answers to Readers' Questions on Animal Health:
Boarding Older Pet
The following 1 questions have been answered. They are listed according to date.
List of first 10 items
Leaving my 14-year-old dog in a kennel
Question
June 7, 2010
I am having a hard time leaving my 14 year old yorkie at a kennel
this Friday. Everything I have read is that she will have a hard time
and may get sick from the stress. I have talked to the kennel and they have assured me they will take care of her but I stil don't know what to do. We really don't have any other option except to leave her
here and hope my 85 year old mother in law will do. My dog also doesn't hold it very long so there will be a mess to clean when I get
home. Any suggestins?
Linda - USA
19859
Answer
Yes, it is stressful for a dog to be in a kennel, especially an older one. On the other hand, an older dog will usually sleep most of the time. It is good to bring some familiar items, like toy and bedding.
A good kennel should take care of your dog. Often they have a feature where they exercise the dog each day. If your dog need special care, they can keep an eye on her.
However, it is important to make sure it is a good kennel. It is good to talk to others who have used the kennel.
Also, give them an emergency number so they can get hold of you in case of any problem or emergency.
Best wishes on your dog doing OK in the kennel.
Summary
Hopefully, this reader feedback has helped provide useful information to you.
Websites
Books
Top-rated
books on Animal Health
What do you think?
Do you have any questions, comments, or opinions on this subject? If so, send an email with your feedback. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Share link
Feel free to establish a link from your website to pages in this site.
Or use our form to send this link to yourself or a friend.
Students and researchers
The Web address of this page is:
www.school-for-champions.com/animalhealth/boarding_older_pet_answers.CFM.
Please include it as a reference in your report, document, or thesis.
Where are you now?
Answers to Readers' Questions on Boarding Older Pet