Will a Kennel Provide Emergency Care For My Dog?

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Danny Meek

I am going to put my dog Ralph, in a kennel while I go on a short business trip. What will happen if he needs medical care while I am away? What if there is an emergency and I am not immediately available?

Tommy                                                                                          Ames, Iowa

Tommy, most kennel contracts will cover these contingencies by providing that they are authorized to perform everyday care and services including, but not limited to, requests to administer specified medications.

In the event of an emergency, the kennel must use reasonable judgment in caring for your dog.

There is also usually a clause in the contract that states that if medical attention is necessary and a specified veterinarian is unavailable, then you expressly authorize the facility to seek emergency veterinary care.

You can also give an emergency medical power of attorney to someone for Ralph, that you trust, while you are gone.

Our experience has been that most facilities that care for animals on a long term basis are very good with their medical attention.

Good luck on your trip.
 

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