Preventative Health Care Plan for Dogs
Procedures are in place to ensure accommodated dogs are cared for to ensure their good health and to prevent any health issues arising, and to monitor for any potential health issues while they are in our care.
Veterinary Interventions
If Homes for Paws Ltd believes the dog requires treatment by a vet we will first try to contact the owners or the owner’s local proxy, except in emergencies. Homes for Paws Ltd will always endeavour to take the dog to it’s usual vet, but if that is not possible it will be taken to Homes for Paws Ltd designated Vet’s namely [George Vets]. If expensive treatments and investigations are required Homes for Paws Ltd will again try to make contact with dogs’ owner or owner’s local proxy.
If the owner or proxy cannot be contacted Homes for Paws Ltd will take advice from the Vet and make the decisions based on the health and welfare of the dog. If euthanasia is recommended, on humane grounds by the Vet, Homes for Paws Ltd will try to contact the owner or proxy however Homes for Paws Ltd will not unnecessarily prolong the suffering of dog.
Dog care
| Action | Procedure |
| Ensure vaccinations valid | All primary vaccinations must have been completed two weeks before boarding We only accepted vaccinations licensed for use in the UK We do not accept homeopathic vaccinations |
| Vaccination checks | For all animals taken into our care we require a vaccination record to ensure dogs have current vaccinations against: canine parvovirus canine distemper canine adenovirus/infectious canine hepatitis leptospirosis Other diseases may be specified if a risk is identified including: kennel cough (Bordetella bronchiseptica/ Canine parainfluenza virus) |
| Vaccination checks | Protective titre test certification from a vet may be accepted instead of a booster vaccination if the certificate is valid for the period of boarding. |
| Parasite control | We require all dogs have been treated for external and internal parasites in accordance with veterinary advice before accepting them as boarders. |
| Parasite control | If evidence of external parasites such as fleas, ticks or lice is found, consent from the owner is sought for treatment. Treatment is discussed with our vet and we only use products authorised by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and licensed for use in the UK. |
| Health checks | Each dog is checked at least once daily for signs of pain, suffering, injury, disease or abnormal behaviour. Vulnerable animals are checked more frequently. Signs of pain, suffering, injury, disease or abnormal behaviour are recorded. Where signs of ill health are noted, advice of a vet is sought and followed. |
Accommodation
| Action | Procedure |
| Personal Training | All license holders are trained in dog handling and to monitor animals for any signs of injury or disease. |
| Preventing spread of disease – Isolation of sick/potentially infectious dogs on site | Self-contained isolation room is available for any sick, injured or potentially infectious dog. |
| Preventing spread of disease – Isolation of sick/potentially infectious dogs at vets | Should no isolation accommodation be available on site, any sick, injured or potentially infectious dog accommodation is provided by our vet. |