PLEASE NOTE

We have no way of knowing whether an incoming guest has been exposed to an upper respiratory virus. An exposed animal may take from 5 to 7 days to show any signs of illness. Pets can contract these viruses on walks, in their own yards if a neighbor’s dog has it, or in the veterinarian’s office — anywhere they may come in close contact (airborne) with other animals. Boarded pets are susceptible to viruses such as bordetella, pneumonitis, etc. Even though all of our guests are vaccinated for these, vaccines are only effective against some strains of upper respiratory viruses and not 100 percent effective against any. These illnesses are usually limited to mild, cold-like symptoms (sneezing, coughing, etc). If you have concerns about this, please discuss them with your veterinarian.