It has recently come to our attention that a few regulars were found to have Giardia after a fecal testing. One of the reasons we require fecal testing every 6 months is so we can catch these types of parasites early and help prevent further spreading. Giardia is one of the more common parasites that effect our pups and can be found anywhere where pups frequent, such as dog parks, walks with parents, hikes through woods, etc.. It can be picked up from eating infected grass, stepping in(and licking their feet) or drinking from puddles, and of course, eating other pups' poo. Pups that test positive for Giardia or any other parasite are immediately removed from daycare and aren't allowed to attend until we receive a clean bill of health from the vet. For more information on Giardia and to view the symptoms, visit AKC.org.

The holidays are stressful for pets just as much as they are on us. With all the running around and last minute errands on your agenda, don't forget your pooch is patiently waiting for you to come home and play. If your pup is a little extra bored or stressed, consider scheduling a day of daycare to help your favorite pooch unwind and have fun. With the holidays just around the corner, boarding and day care reservations are filling up quickly. Be sure to book any day care or boarding as soon as possible for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. If you already have a reservation booked and wish to tweak the arrival or departure days/times, feel free to give us a call. We're more than happy to accommodate you and your pup. As a quick reminder, our hours on Thanksgiving are 8am - 5pm and the daycare charge is $45.