Vaccination Requirements

Stay and Play Pet Resort must be in possession of your pet’s vaccination records prior to your check in date.  Your veterinarian can simply fax evidence of vaccinations to us at 941.776.8589.  Bordetella (kennel cough) can be either a 6 month or 12 month vaccine so it’s important to check the due date for this “live virus” vaccine.  There are two methods in which to administer Bordetella vaccines.  Intra-nasal or injection.  Being a live virus vaccine, there are a couple of things to keep in mind:  Intra-nasal Bordetella vaccines takes effect in 72 hours, injected Bordetella vaccines takes effect in 7-10 days.  Some dogs may actually contract the virus via the vaccine and can take up to 21 days after the vaccination was administered.

Stay and Play Pet Resort happily accepts blood titers for most canine diseases.  All blood titer reports must be within a 12 month date of your scheduled reservation.

Stay and Play Pet Resort works closely with most of the finest Veterinarians in our area.  We can gladly recommend one for you.

How often should I vaccinate my pet?

• Vaccinations depend on the age of the pet, your dog should be vaccinated against viral infection from Distemper and Parvo virus four times in the first year of your dog’s life and have an initial vaccination against rabies when your dog is 16 weeks old. Your dog will receive another rabies vaccination during his or her annual exam and once every three years thereafter. Distemper and Parvo Virus vaccinations are given every other year following the initial vaccination period.
   
• Cats are vaccinated against Feline Leukemia and Distemper four times in the first year of their lives and rabies at 16 weeks of age. Your cat will receive another rabies vaccination during his or her annual exam and once per year thereafter. Feline Leukemia vaccinations and Distemper vaccinations are given every other year following the initial vaccination period.

Why do I have to give my pet Heartworm prevention?

• Heartworm disease is deadly that is spread by mosquitoes, however, it is very simple to prevent heartworm disease by giving your pet medication once per month.