What Are the Benefits of Pet Boarding?

Pet parents love their pets and would travel with them if they could. But sometimes, you go out of town and cannot take your pet with you. In these moments, you would like to ensure that your furry friend is well-fed, taken care of, and is enjoying their time away from you. 

Sometimes, pet parents arrange for their pets to stay with friends or family. It is one of the main options people explore when they want to go away and leave their pets. Another option is leaving your pet in a pet boarding facility.

Pet boarding facilities are like daycares for cats and dogs, where you can leave your pet for long periods. 

What are the benefits of pet boarding? 

Opportunity for Socialization

Most pet boarding facilities have other pets boarding at the same time. It means that during their cage-free time, your pet can socialize with others. They usually play together, which is good exercise and improves your pets' socialization skills. Creating social connections has healthy long-term benefits for your pet.

The staff at the boarding facility will strive to give attention to all the pets; so they are not anxious. It adds to cultivating a positive experience for your pet while you are away.

 

Exercise

Some pet boarding facilities have huge fields for pets to play in. These fields provide great freedom and fresh air, which is excellent for your pet. Your pet will play with the other animals in the open space. It can be a wonderful experience that your pet will love. 
 

Also, the facility can provide a single cage if your pet needs time to get used to the environment. It will give your pet the privacy necessary to adjust.

 

Professionalism

The boarding facility is well secured, and only the staff and pet owners are allowed inside. It ensures that pets are secure and safe from outside threats that might harm them. The environment is designed to be safe for your pet, so they are less predisposed to injury.

The staff working at the facility have the relevant certification to care for your pet. They know how to handle each pet according to its needs.

 

Routine

Most pet boarding facilities establish a routine for the pets they care for. This is excellent for your dog or cat because it makes animals feel safe and calm. The facilities maintain the pet’s exact times for feeding, play, cleaning, and sleeping. 

 

Food and Medication Monitoring

These facilities require you to give them information about your pet's dietary needs. They ensure that your pet feeds at specific times and has enough water for the day. Most facilities will also have an in-house veterinarian who helps care for the animals.

For more on the benefits of pet boarding, visit Border Animal Hospital at our office in Weslaco, Texas. Call (956) 968-3858 to book an appointment today.