Samford Pet Resort is like a home away from home for your pet. To ease the transition from your home to ours here's a few helpful hints:

Should you pet need vet treatment while staying at SPR

Should your pet need vet treatment during your pets stay at our resort we will.

• Try to contact you on the contact numbers that you have left( it is your responsibility to leave us contacts numbers)
• Should we be unable to contact you we will make the decision in the best interest for the pet acting with in the terms of the boarding contract.
• The pet will be taken to the vet of SPR choice unless told and noted by the client on the bottom of the boarding contract to take to a specific vet.
• All vets bills will be required to be paid by the pet’s owner as per the contract of boarding.
• Should your pet be taken to SPR’s choice of vet a fee will be charged for transport and time spent at vet. (Est. from - $40.00 transport, $25.00 labour, $15.00 van sterilisation. After hr or public holidays will incur a sure charge)
• Should you request to have your pet taken to a vet of your choice for treatment Samford Pet resort will charge a cost for transport starting at (cost depends on vet location and time spent at vet) (Est. from - $40.00 transport, $25.00 labour, $15.00 van sterilisation. After hr or public holidays will incur a sure charge)
• It is at the discretion for SPR to have the vet come to the resort to treat the pet and vet travel is to be paid by Their owner as per boarding contract.

ABOUT CANINE COUGH

Canine Cough, also known as infectious tracheobronchitis, is one of the most common respiratory diseases in dogs and is highly contagious, due to being an airborne virus. Dogs can become infected with Canine Cough wherever they gather, such as in parks, dog runs, obedience classes, dog shows or kennels. Even if your dog is vaccinated there is still some risk of infection.

The only sign should be a harsh hacking cough, which often finishes with gagging. “Tracheobronchitis should be suspected whenever the characteristic cough suddenly develops about 10 days after exposure to other susceptible or affected dogs. Usually severity diminishes during the first 5 days, but the disease persists for 10-20 days.” (The Merck Veterinary Manual, 8^th Edition, 1998. Merck & Co Inc. p, 1125.)

It is recommended that your dog be kept as quiet as possible, as undue stress or excitement can cause these symptoms to become worse. More urgent treatment is required if signs such as lethargy, loss of appetite, or greenish nasal discharge occurs and the cough persists. If these symptoms appear, phone for a time to see your vet as soon as possible.

No amount of supervision, sanitation, or personalized care can prevent a dog from “catching” an airborne virus. All that a good boarding kennel can do is to strongly recommend immunisation against tracheobronchitis, refuse to board any obviously sick dog, listen and watch for any signs of sickness, and make sure that any dog requiring veterinary attention receives it as quickly as possible. (Strangely, the dog with parainfluenza alone may not appear ill, yet is contagious). Professional boarding kennels would justifiably expect owners to accept the financial responsibility for such care. Your PIAA member is devoted to your pet’s well being. Look for his membership certificate proudly displayed.