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Dog & Cat Kennel Dictionary of Terms

There are lots of terms that are good to know when you have a dog or cat as a pet. Here are just a few that you might find useful.

Arthritis it is quite possible for a cat or dog to develop arthritis. In fact, some breeds seem to be more succeptible than others.

Bathing - ability for the facility to bath your pet during/after staying at the facility. Often combined with Grooming. For details, check with your facility.

Day Care - ability to leave your pet in care of the facility during the better part of a day. Does not include overnight stay. For details, check with your facility.

Dog Runs - part of a kennel that allows the dog to run, either on open ground with grass or on a smooth piece of concrete.

Grooming - ability for the facility to groom your pet during/after staying at the facility. Often combined with Bathing. For details, check with your facility.

Vet Services - ability for the facility to provide your pet with vet services such as preventative care, during/after staying at the facility. Often combined with Grooming. For details, check with your facility.

Web Cams - ability for you to see your pet via a Web Camera on the Internet. That is, you can see your pet from the comfort of your home or job by visiting a special web page. For details, check with your facility.