Why You Should Worm Your Dog - C Four Paws (Calagran)

I hope everyone has had a great summer. It’s certainly been busy down here at Calagran Four Paws Hotel. We’ve opened two new a state of the art kennel blocks with everything including real flame effect fires ready for the cooler weather, a new grooming spa facility for residence and non-residence and the off leash play paddocks are now all renewed and back in use after the completion of the new kennels build. We certainly look forward to showing you all round.

Anyway, back to the topic of worms. I could keep this article very short in answering why you should worm your dog by simply saying for their health and yours.
However, I will expand a little as while it is not the most glamorous topic it is one all dog owners should be aware of in their pets care.

The most common worms are round worm and tapeworm. Round worm will look like lengths of spaghetti while tapeworm have distinct flat sections that can be passed looking like grains of rice in your dog’s faeces. Both live inside your dog’s intestines and can affect its overall health. They can range in length from centimetres to metres long if left untreated with heavy infestations life threatening

Dogs will acquire worms by licking or eating items where other dogs have passed the eggs or via secondary hosts like ticks or fleas. Most dogs will acquire worms in their life unless regularly treated with fairly inexpensive tablets on the prescribed basis and regularly vaccinated.

In addition to regular vaccination and worming it is good practice to disinfect your animal’s food and water bowls regularly with animal friendly disinfectant and try to stop your dog scavenging when out in public.

Signs to look out for infestation with worms include:

Scooting their bottoms along the floor (although this can also signify anal gland issues)
Roundworms or tapeworm segments in faeces or vomit
lack of energy
Poor coat condition
weight loss and a swollen stomach
constipation or diarrhoea

Some worm types can spread to humans as well so it isn’t just your pet you will be protecting with regular treatment.

Heavy infestation and infestation by other worm types like Hookworm, whipworm, Heartworm and lungworm can also prove fatal to our pets so for everyone’s sake please worm and vaccinate your pets regularly. Standard vaccinations are annual but how often to worm your dog will depend on whether you pet is a puppy or kitten or an adult and the frequency recommended by the manufacturer of the treatment you will be using. Ask your vet if you aren’t sure.

So, as summer draws and leaves begin to turn ensure both you and your fury friends stay health out there and if your dog fancies a spa groom treatment as you think about Christmas shopping you can always pop them in day board with us for a frolic in the off leash paddock and a groom and pamper in the spa.

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Terms and Conditions

All animals must be fully vaccinated and a current veterinary certificate must be produced at the time of boarding and may be retained on site during the boarding period. Effective treatment against worms and fleas must also have been given prior to the commencement of boarding.

Vaccinations for Dogs – Dogs must be fully vaccinated within the last 12 months against:
a. Distemper
b. Hepatitis
c. Leptospirosis
d. Parvovirus
e. Para-influenza and must have had a booster injection within the previous year.
f. Kennel cough – optional - kennel cough vaccines must be given a minimum of 14 days prior to your pets stay as this is a live vaccine.

If a dog has been given its primary vaccination course, or if they have had to restart their vaccines due to a gap in the vaccine history, the vaccine course must have been completed a minimum of 14 days prior to the check-in date. This does not apply to booster vaccinations. For ANY kennel cough vaccine - either initial, restart or booster, this must have been given a minimum of 14 days before your dogs stay, as this is a live vaccine.
If the relevant amount of time has not elapsed or if your dogs vaccinations have expired at the time of boarding, or proof of vaccinations are not produced the dog(s) cannot board at our facility and 100% of the paid fees will be forfeited. It is the owners responsibility to ensure their dogs vaccines are in date and given within the correct timeframes of their dogs stay, and that this can be evidenced.

Veterinary treatment will be arranged with a local veterinary surgeon if deemed necessary for any condition occurring during the stay. However, any recurrence of a known condition will NOT be covered by our own insurance and all owners will be expected to settle their own accounts in full.

Only dogs from the same household may share boarding accommodation.

Charges are per day including arrival and departure days. If a pet is collected before 10am on the departure day there will be no charge for this day. If an owner is late in collecting their pet and arrives after 10am this charge will be added to your dogs stay.

Cancellation fees will be at the proprietor’s discretion. Deposits are not refundable.

Whilst all reasonable care and attention is given to every animal boarded, the animal is boarded entirely at the owner’s risk.

By signing the contract and leaving the animal at these kennels, the owner certifies to the accuracy of all information given about that animal(s) stated on this contract and consents to the conditions set out.

In the event of an animal not being collected or boarding fees not being paid, the proprietor may dispose of the animal concerned after giving 14 days’ notice to the owner, or their representative at their last known address

Everything your dog requires for his/her stay is provided. However, bringing your pet’s favourite toys and blanket may help it settle in, particularly if it is their first stay with us. We do not accept any responsibility for their condition or safe return

We do not give credit for early returns; you must pay for the period booked.

We require a 50% non refundable deposit for all stays between the beginning of June and the end of September, along with the Christmas period. All other stays will require a 25% deposit. During our peak times we operate a 4 day minimum booking policy. For any bookings made under 4 days a premium will be charged.

For bookings which are made 7 days or less before the check in date, payment must be made in full at the point of booking to secure your dogs stay. If payment is not received the booking will be cancelled.

We are open for collection and drop offs between 10am and 12pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. We are closed ALL DAY on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and therefore animals cannot arrive or depart on these days.

We reserve the right to cancel a booking or refuse boarding if we feel there is a risk to our staff or other customers. Our staff will not tolerate abuse, and reserve the right to refuse service to customers.

If your dog has a pre-existing medical condition we reserve the right to request a statement of fitness letter from your vet.

By proceeding with your booking you are confirming you accept the above terms and conditions.