No owner likes the thought of being separated from their treasured pet. Nevertheless, sometimes situations arise whereby we aren’t able to take or keep our pet with us and we need to arrange for them to be looked after by someone else. Whilst it can be tempting to ask friends or family to step in and take care of our pet, this isn’t always the wisest move. Instead, it is far better to place your adored animal into the safe hands of a professional boarding facility.
Benefits of boarding your pet
There are a variety of different advantages to choosing to board your pet with a professional facility rather than leaving him with family or friends. These include the following:
Care provided by experienced professionals
This is easily the biggest reason to choose a proper facility to care for your pet. Unless you happen to be able to leave your precious animal with someone who is an experienced owner of a creature who is the same species as your own, chances are they will be winging it a bit when it comes to caring for your pet. Not only does this place them under an unfair amount of pressure and responsibility, but it could mean that your pet doesn’t necessarily get the care he needs and deserves, and you may feel stressed and concerned about him when you are away. Your chosen carer may even need to text/call with questions or concerns. This may be a nuisance if you are on vacation, or difficult to deal with if you are on a business trip or perhaps recovering from surgery. However, by choosing to board your pet in an established boarding facility, such as those offered by veterinarians, you can feel reassured the care of your furry, scaled or feathered friend is in experienced hands.
Medical emergencies can be properly dealt with your pet may seem perfectly healthy when you leave, but often medical problems occur when you least expect them to. If this happens when you are apart, it can be extremely stressful for you and you will, of course, want to know your pet is receiving professional medical care until you are able to get to her. Most veterinary boarding facilities have professionals on hand to handle any medical emergencies that arise. They have the knowledge and experience to monitor the health of the animals in their care and administer any medications that may be required.
His social, emotional and physical needs will be met
It is one thing asking someone to look after your pet, but it is something else to expect someone to make time in their busy schedule for walking, playing with and showering your pet with love and affection. Nevertheless, your pet needs these things to stay happy and healthy while you are apart. Professional boarding facilities factor in their residents social, emotional and physical requirements and ensure that your pet gets all the exercise and interaction he needs whilst in their care. This is, of course, in addition to the right nutrition, plenty of water and giving your pet any regular medications that he might need.
Stay in control of your financial situation
Another benefit of pet boarding is that you should know exactly what you are paying for the service upfront. If anything unexpected happens, such as your pet becoming sick, you will then be billed for any extra care your pet needs. However, if you leave your pet with a friend or family member, they may need to cover any unexpected costs until you return or can arrange to transfer funds. This can put a strain on friendships, particularly if your chosen pet caregiver doesn’t have sufficient funds to get your adored animal the quality of care that you would ordinarily provide.
If you would like more information on pet boarding, or if you would like to speak to us about our own boarding facility and the care that we can provide if you temporarily need a professional to look after your lovely pet, please contact our animal care hospital in Madison, AL.
