Tell Tail AugustNovember 2017

home and away

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n the last issue, we spoke about

the differences in a kennel and

home stay and how you can

make a decision. Here is a list

of points you must communicate

with the care givers so that your pet

is fairly comfortable.

n Put on a tag with your pet’s name

and your number. In case your pet

goes missing, there is a contact that

you can be reached on.

n Keep your vet’s number on your

speed dial and share it with the

kennel.

n Share an emergency locally

available family/friend’s number that

can be reached in case you can’t

be. Choose a human who you trust

will make the right decision in your

absence.

n If your pet is unwell, or requires

medicines for chronic conditions,

make a list of medicines and write

the timing and dose that they have

to be given. Write clearly so that the

care givers at the kennel don’t have

to call to check. They have enough

to do.

n Your pet’s vaccinations must be

up to date.

n Leave a favourite toy or a bed

or a blanket with your pet. It is a

comfort factor.

n If your pet needs company or if

she/he prefers to be alone mention

that clearly.

n If you are boarding your cat in a

place where dogs also board, then

you may ask for an area where dogs

do not go.

n Keep his/her favourite treats, and

if there is a prescription diet, with the

care givers.

n If there is a walk schedule or a

meal schedule, share it. Where

possible, kennels always try to

accommodate special requests.

n Ask for regular updates, but

understand that sending hourly pics

and videos will be difficult.

n Before you send your pet to a

kennel, go for a trial run so that the

place is not totally new and also so

that your pet knows you will come

back.

n Make bye-bye comfortable. If

you are uncomfortable, your pet is

bound to sense it and will mirror the

same emotion.

n Most important, be available when

the kennel calls!

— UMA KARVE

CHAKRANARAYAN

n Once back home,

check your pet for fleas

and ticks. Give him a bath

if required.

13 musts when you leave your

pets with other care givers

Put a tag on your dog’s collar before you leave him in a boarding facility Tag your cat when you leave her behind!