Dogs
Males neutered by 8 months.
Females after first heat cycle.
- Canine parvovirus
- Distemper
- Canine hepatitis
- Rabies
Recommended but not mandatory
- Bordetella bronchiseptica
Cats
All cats be spayed or neutered before boarding.
- Panleukopenia
- Feline calicivirus
- Feline herpesvirus type I (rhinotracheitis)
- Rabies
Please bring food, treats, bedding and a special toy for any pet boarding.
Happy Houndz will accept a Titer in place of a vaccination record.
What is Titer Testing?
A titer test is a laboratory test that measures the existence and level of antibodies to disease in blood. Antibodies are produced when an antigen, like a virus or bacteria, provokes a response from the immune system. This response can come from natural exposure or from vaccination.
Why Titer Test?
The parvovirus/distemper test can help you and your pet’s doctor determine if your dog requires additional vaccination, preventing over-vaccination.
It is especially useful when deciding about vaccinating an animal with unknown vaccination history, or for determining if your furry friend has received immunity from vaccination.
Most experts believe strong titers are a more reliable indication of immunity than vaccination because titer tests show the actual immune response, not just the attempt to cause an immune response by vaccination.
Bordetella
Please note that the Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccine is NOT a requirement at our facilities. In fact, if your dog has recently received the Bordetella vaccine, we kindly ask that you keep your pet home for 14 days as your dog could be actively shedding the virus after the vaccination had been administered. This also provides time for your dog’s immune system to respond to the vaccine and to safe guard against any potential adverse effects that could affect other dogs in the facility.