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Originally Posted by luvlee  I don't know about boarding at the vets though. My breeder, anyway, was against it. He suggested that I shouldn't keep my puppy where mostly sick animals go. He also said to never place your baby directly on the floor or even on the exam table at the vet's office (place a pad or towel on table first.) My breeder also said that if I decided to use my vet for boarding that I inquire whether someone is on premises 24/7. Maybe he's a bit over-cautious - but he's very very experienced with yorkies.
I have seen these at home services pop up - where people pet sit in their homes. The services that I've reviewed looked very good and the sitters seemed extraordinarily qualified.
I understand that you probably feel safer with your vet though. It's a very difficult decision no matter what you do!!
Best wishes, Tracey |
I actually totally agree with your breeder
He's right - most people who have to go to the Vet's office do so because their animal is sick.
It's always quite gobsmacked me, that we take our tiny little babies there to have their jabs (ok, in our arms or in a carrier....but a lot of stuff is air-born).
I remember the time I took Harry for his FIRST jab - there was a British Bulldog in the waiting room coughing and wheezing - they DO that, I know. But he was REALLY sick it turned out...and it made me think how many droplets had been floating around - how many had little Harry Boy inhaled?
I always, always - even now, take a towel and place it on the Vet's table pre exam - and always boil it when we get home!
Over-cautious? Maybe...but I'd rather be safe than sorry! Sally + Harry x