Leaving on a trip without your pet is never easy—even if it’s for a short time. The emotional toll will always be there, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make pet boarding a comfortable experience for your pet. Tender Care Animal Hospital in Prairie Du Chien, WI, knows exactly how difficult it can be, so they offer you their advice. As both professionals and loving pet owners, they know how to calm your pet’s nerves and help them feel at home at the kennel.

Prepare in Advance

While they might not speak human language, pets can read your body language and stress levels almost as well—or better—than other humans. Because of this, it’s not uncommon for pets to act out, run away, or get stressed as a result of their owners’ stress. To avoid this phenomenon, start on your travel preparations well in advance, and don’t cram it all at the last minute. This should include finding a great pet boarding facility that has all the necessary services and accommodations.

Keep to Familiar Patterns

Now is not a great time to switch to a new brand of pet food or make other major changes to your pet’s lifestyle, as they’ll be dealing with enough change already just by staying in a pet boarding facility. To make the transition as easy as possible, stock up on your pet’s preferred food and treats and provide your kennel with a feeding schedule and medications (if applicable). It will also be good to leave your pet with some of their favorite toys or a blanket that smells like home.

In addition to running a trusted animal clinic, Tender Care Animal Hospital also provides on-site pet grooming and boarding facilities for families throughout Greater Prairie Du Chien. For more information about pet boarding, give them a call at (608) 326-7101, or contact them online.