Family vacations can be a little less stressful when you have a reliable place to leave your cat or dog. Dog boarding is available at the University Veterinary Hospital in Berkeley, California. Our animal hospital and veterinary staff are dedicated to providing excellent care to your pets while you are away. Pet owners will be able to relax on their vacation knowing that their pets are being cared for by gentle and compassionate veterinary staff members at our animal hospital.

Quality Dog Boarding in Our Animal Hospital Allows Pet Owners to Relax While Traveling

Our Berkeley veterinarian is concerned with making sure your pets receive the attention they need and deserve while you are gone. We offer cat and dog boarding inside our animal hospital. We not only provide quality boarding care and nutritious meals to the pets in our facility, but our care takers also make sure your pets get one¬-on-one attention and plenty of active play time.

Pets that stay in our boarding facility have to be up-to-date on their vaccinations as well as flea and tick-free. If we notice that they have fleas or ticks while they are in our care then we will automatically treat them to protect their health and the safety of the other pets. In our care your pet will be safe and you will never have to worry about their health because our veterinarian is always close. When you come to pick up your pet, a member of our veterinary staff will give you a report that outlines your pet’s health and behavior while they were in our care. This service is available to give pet owner’s peace of mind knowing that their pets were treated fairly and cared for properly.

Besides dog boarding we offer many other services at University Veterinary Hospital including animal surgery, animal dentistry, spay and neutering services, vaccinations and emergency care. Our Berkley veterinarian and his staff will be available to answer any questions and concerns you may have about your animals.

Planning a vacation and need some place to board your pet?

Vaccinations protect your pets from infections and diseases that could make them very ill or even prove to be deadly. There are generally two types of vaccines available here at University Vet Hospital. Core vaccines are generally recommended for most pets while non-core vaccines are reserved for pets that have special needs. Talk with our veterinarian to find out the vaccination program that will keep your pet at his healthiest.

Types and Schedules of Vaccines at Our Pet Hospital

At our pet hospital, we recognize that all pets have different health needs. The frequency of a vaccination may vary depending on the type of pet you have and your pet's age. If you have any questions about what vaccinations are right for your pets, be sure to bring them up at your pet's next visit to our Berkeley veterinarian. Even though many diseases that affect pets have been greatly reduced since the introduction of vaccines, it is still important that you vaccinate your pets, just in case.

The state of California has some requirements when it comes to vaccinating pets. Dogs need to be vaccinated against rabies. In some counties, vaccination for cats is required as well. Other common vaccines for pets include vaccines for feline leukemia and canine parvovirus. Speak with someone at our veterinary hospital about the timing and dosage of these vaccines. Generally speaking, most pets receive vaccines yearly for optimal protection.

Vaccination Risks

Although vaccines are a necessary part of your pet's health plan, there are a few risks involved. Your pet may suffer allergies from ingredients in the vaccine. An allergic reaction can be very serious. If your pet struggles to breathe or collapses, or begins to vomit after a vaccine, contact our hospital right away.

What vaccines have you given your pets?