Pet Boarding - Annville-Cleona Veterinary Associates, Inc. - Annville, PA

Annville-Cleona Veterinary Associates

1259 E Main St
Annville, PA 17003

(717)867-2662

www.a-cvet.com

Recommended Kennels

Limestone Ridge
1671 Louser Road
Annville
717-867-0742  
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper, Influenza

Playful Pets Retreat
850 Milton Grove Road North
Elizabethtown
717-689-3408
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper, Influenza

Fox Breeze Kennel & Grooming
4090 Shanamantown Road
Annville
717-867-1543
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper

Glamorous K-9's
906 Kimmerlings Road
Lebanon
717-273-3963
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper

Kind Hearted Pet Resort
49 Pleasant View Road
Grantville
717-469-2395
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper, Negative fecal within past 6 months

Club Fido Dogcare and Dogsports
320 N College St
Palmyra
717-838-4990
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper, Proof of flea/tick prevention

Noah's Pet Hotel and Resort
6325 Chelton Ave
Harrisburg
717-220-3640
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper, Influenza, Negative fecal within past 12 months

Dogtown Pet Resort
671 W Main Street
Annville
717-641-3629
Vaccine requirements: Rabies, Kennel cough, Distemper

Influenza: Influenza is a virus that can cause fever, anorexia and respiratory signs.  It only affects dogs (this strain does not affect other species). The influenza virus infection rate (morbidity) is similar to infection rates for kennel cough.  A certain percentage of dogs will clear the infection with no clinical signs (20-50%).  The other 50-80% of the dogs will have clinical signs of flu (fever, coughing, decreased appetite, nasal discharge).  A small percent of dogs will end up with pneumonia.  This small population of dogs is are risk for death.  Hospitalization, IV fluids, and medications are warranted.  Many of these dogs will recover with aggressive care.  Mortality, or death, rate is around 5-8%.  Disease transmission is from direct contact with an infected dog and secretions (droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing).  The virus can be on toys, bowls, leashes, collars for several days.  Humans can spread the disease by touch as well (from one pet to another).  Infected animals are likely contagious for 2 weeks.

Vaccination is recommended for dogs that will be in close proximity to other dogs such as dog kennels, boarding facilities, dog shows, grooming facilities, etc.

Dogs need to be at least 6 weeks of age for the vaccination.  It requires a booster after the initial vaccine to be effective.  It is then given annually.  The entire series should be completed a couple weeks prior to boarding. The vaccine can help prevent disease and helps decrease the disease severity.