What To Expect After Boarding With MVK

My Dog Is Acting Hungrier than Usual; Did They Eat While Staying At MVK?

One of the most common things when a dog first returns home after boarding is that they are eating much more than usual. If They seem ravenous for the first few days after coming home, don’t worry. It doesn’t mean that there is anything wrong nor that she didn’t eat while staying with MVK. Instead, this increased hunger is usually attributed to different things.

Dogs tend to work up a significant appetite when they are boarded, and this is because they spend much time exercising and playing. They need extra calories to refuel their bodies. However, since dogs naturally seem to eat less when boarding, often just due to being less comfortable eating in unfamiliar surroundings, it is very common for canines to play catch-up when they arrive home. Speak to your veterinarian if your dog’s appetite doesn’t settle in a few days.

My Dog Seems Particularly Thirsty; Do I Need to Be Concerned?

Like added hunger, many owners report that their dogs drink more during the first few days back home. Again, this is almost certainly because they feel more comfortable drinking at home than in strange surroundings. However, in some circumstances, this can be to do with your dog preferring the taste of the water you offer over the water given here.

My Dog Is Sleeping a Lot. Are They Ok?

If a boarding facility does a good job of taking care of your dog, they will almost certainly come home feeling worn out! You don’t want to go away and leave them in a kennel that will essentially leave them to their own devices. Instead, you want to be sure they are kept busy so that they remain healthy and not focused on being apart from you. Any reputable kennel will spend a great deal of time exercising and playing with your dog, so they are physically and cognitively stimulated and don’t become bored and restless. As a result, they may need to sleep more when they get home! If they still seem unusually lethargic after a couple of days, it is worth speaking to your veterinarian to rule out any underlying illness.

My Dog Has Had Diarrhea Since They Got Home. Do I Need to Take Them to the Vet?

Have you ever had an upset tummy because of fear, anxiety, or excitement? A similar phenomenon can affect our pets too. If your dog has diarrhea while in our care, you will be notified immediately; however, when they first return home, this could be due to the flood of emotions they will be feeling. It is very unlikely that they have picked up a stomach virus or anything while in kennels since MVK is fastidious both in ensuring animals are suitably vaccinated and in our standards of cleanliness. Nevertheless, if your dog has diarrhea for more than 48 hours, it is important to schedule an appointment with your vet to rule out the underlying illness.

If they have diarrhea and aren’t drinking, see your vet immediately.

My Dog Seems Abnormally Clingy. What Can I Do to Help Them?

Many pets suffer from mild separation anxiety when temporarily out of contact with their owner. As a result, clingy behavior when you are first reunited is normal and to be expected. Nevertheless, you can help manage this and ease them back into their habitual, well-adjusted self by slipping back into your usual routine as quickly as possible. This will help to re-establish familiarity and help them feel secure.