One of the most important parts of preparing for a vacation is arranging care for your pets. Cat or dog boarding is a reliable way to ensure furry friends are tended to and receive social interaction while you're away. You can keep this unfamiliar experience from stressing them out by preparing ahead of time. 

First, make sure to schedule your dog boarding well in advance. Your pets are intuitive to your mood—if you're panicked or unhappy, it could rub off on them too. Making and confirming arrangements ahead of time will put you and your pets at ease. 

Next, verify your pet is up to date on all their vaccinations. They'll be around a large number of unfamiliar animals at the kennel, which means an increased risk of catching illnesses. The more pets at the boarding facility that are properly vaccinated with a clean bill of health, the safer the environment. 

Along the same lines, treat your dog or cat with flea and tick preventatives before their stay. One animal with a flea problem is enough to infect a whole dog boarding facility, but advance treatment can help keep your pet safe.

If possible, it also helps to schedule one or more visits to the facility before your dog or cat is booked to stay there. This gives them a chance to familiarize themselves with the environment and a gentle segway into overnight stays. 

Finally, if your pet is unused to interacting with strange animals and humans, they'll need socialization training in advance. Safe interactions with strangers are a necessary skill for your pet—especially if you won't be there to correct any misbehavior.

With planning and a little help from your veterinarian, your pet will be ready for cat or dog boarding. Evergreen Kennels provides grooming and boarding services for animals throughout the Churchville, NY, area. To schedule a stay for your pet or other questions, contact them at (585) 293-1920 or online.