Boarding Your Pet - Springbrook Animal Care Center

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How to prepare for
Boarding
Your Pet
did you
know?
June is Adopt-a-Cat Month
Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats
already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter or rescue has tons of cute,
cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. If you’re
looking to adopt, we’ll be happy to connect you with a reliable rescue group. They’re ready to help
you adopt your very first cat — or to bring home a friend for another beloved cat!
If you have a cat or adopt a fabulous feline, please come in and check out our Cat Friendly Area,
designed with the comfort of you and your precious pet in mind!
COVER STORY
Meet the Vet
Dr. Tom Staudacher
How to prepare for
boarding your pet
Taking a trip? A boarding kennel
can give your pet quality care—
and can give you peace of mind.
Your pet depends on you to take good care of him or her—
even when you’re away. Friends and neighbors may not
have the experience or time to properly look after your
pet, particularly for longer trips. Leave pet care to the
professionals.
A facility specializing in care and overnight boarding
allows your pet to:
• Avoid the stress of a long car or airplane ride
to your destination.
• Stay where they’re welcome (unlike many hotels).
• Receive more attention and supervision than they
would if home alone most of the day.
• Be monitored by staff trained to spot health
problems.
• Be secure in a kennel designed to foil canine and
feline escape artists.
Be sure your pet knows basic commands and is well
socialized around other people and pets; if your pet has an
aggression problem or is otherwise unruly, he or she may
not be a good candidate for boarding.
!
Before taking your pet to the kennel, make sure
they are current on vaccinations.
In order to protect all pets from the ongoing canine
influenza, many boarding facilities (including ours) now
require the H3N2 vaccine prior to boarding. This is a two
shot series, which must be given 2-4 weeks apart and
2 weeks prior to your pet being boarded.
When you arrive with your pet at the boarding facility,
remind the staff about any medical or behavior problems
your pet has, such as a history of epilepsy or fear of
thunder. After the check-in process, hand your pet to
a staff member, say good-bye, and leave. Avoid long,
emotional partings, which may upset your pet. Finally,
have a good trip, knowing that your pet is in good hands
and will be happy to see you when you return.
has been with The Pet Experts for
almost 20 years. He graduated
from Iowa State College of
Veterinary Medicine after doing his
undergraduate work in biology at
the University of Northern Iowa. In
practice since 1997, he is
a member
of the American Veterinary Medical
Association, Illinois State Veterinary
Medical Association, and the Chicago
Veterinary Medical Association.
His special
interests include
ophthalmology
and ultrasound and
he also enjoys practicing preventative medicine and surgery.
Away from work, he and his wife keep very busy with their six
children, many dogs, and all of the other animals on their minifarm, which includes: chickens, rabbits, goats, pot-bellied pigs,
sheep, donkeys, ducks, turkeys, geese, horses, even alpacas.
He also enjoys watching and playing sports, both with his kids and
adult versions.
Please Join Us!
Furry
Friend
Fiesta!
SUMMER
ADOPTION &
FAMILY FUN
EVENT!
Saturday, June 18
11 am to 2 pm
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Animal Care Center
2759 Forgue Drive, Naperville
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BREED OF THE MONTH
Grooming Special
Beagles $5 off
Please note that prior to grooming, your pet must be up to date on all
vaccines. Please call us if you have any questions at (630) 428-0500.
Meet
Dog Patch
Pet & Feed
Serving the Naperville and the surrounding
communities for over 40 years, Dog Patch Pet & Feed
is known as the oldest pet store in Naperville.
In 2010, the pet store incorporated pet adoptions as part
of their business model and has since placed over 1,500
dogs and cats. Working with rescues such as Chester
Illinois Animal Control and Puppy Rescue 911, they work
hard to match rescue animals with forever homes.
Most commonly known for being a full-line pet store,
Dog Patch Pet & Feed has knowledgeable employees to
help you solve your pets’ needs—from dog food and fish
tanks to bird food and guinea pigs, they have it all and
they know their stuff! To meet a rescue or inquire about
pet supplies contact Dog Patch via:
Phone: 630.420.2120
Email: info@dogpatchpets.com
Website: www.dogpatchpets.com
Address: 1108 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville
SIGN UP TODAY!
Summer Classes
with Expert
Trainer:
Ashley Knippenberg
Dog Patch Pet & Feed
1108 E. Ogden Ave.
Naperville, IL 60563
630.420.2120
Save $5
Off a Purchase
Of $40 or more!
Pets in Vehicles
Every year, hundreds of pets die from heat exhaustion
because they are left in parked vehicles. Even if you think
you’re just running a quick errand, your vehicle can quickly
reach a temperature that puts your pet at risk of serious
illness and even death, even on a day that doesn’t seem
hot to you.
It’s important to note that studies have shown that cracking
the windows has very little effect on the temperature rise
inside the vehicle.
at Springbrook Animal Care Center
Upcoming Six Week Sessions:
Tuesday, June 21 8 PM
(ends July 26th)
Sunday, July 10
SUMMER SPECIAL
10 AM
(ends Aug 14th)
6 week sessions for $120
Dogs must be age 12 weeks or older and up to date on all
vaccines.
Questions? Call Ashley Knippenberg at 630.559.6801
Register at:
Springbrook Animal Care Center | 2759 Forgue Dr. Naperville | 630.428.0500
The temperature inside your vehicle can rise almost 20º F in
just 10 minutes. In 20 minutes, it can rise almost 30º F...and
the longer you wait, the higher it goes. At 60 minutes, the
temperature in your vehicle can be more than 40 degrees
higher than the outside temperature. Even on a 70-degree
day, that’s over 110 degrees inside your vehicle!
ESTIMATED VEHICLE INTERIOR AIR TEMPERATURE V. ELAPSED TIME
Elapsed time
Outside Air Temperature (F)
70
75
80
85
90
0 minutes
70
75
80
85
90
95
10 minutes
89
94
99
104
109
114
20 minutes
99
104
109
114
119
124
30 minutes
104
109
114
119
124
129
40 minutes
108
113
118
123
128
133
50 minutes
111
116
121
126
131
136
60 minutes
113
118
123
128
133
138
> 1 hour
115
120
125
130
135
140
Courtesy Jan Null, CCM; Department of Geosciences, San Francisco State University
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2759 Forgue Drive
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-0500
www.springbrookanimalcarecenter.com
Emergencies: (630) 337-3070
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Doctors’ Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
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BOARDING
through June 30th
How Can You Save
on the Cost of
Veterinary Care?
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2759 Forgue Drive, Naperville, IL 60564
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We are a Better Business Bureau
Accredited Business!
Springbrook Animal Care Center is proud to have
received an A+ rating from the BBB! As such, we
are held to strict BBB standards and will continue
to offer our clients and their pets the very best in
veterinary care and every service we provide.
Enrolling in a Preventative Care Plan can reduce your long-term pet
healthcare costs. How? Preventative care does just what its name
suggests—it can prevent diseases that can put your pet’s life in jeopardy
and be costly to treat. Regular exams also often catch budding health
issues that can become bigger problems if left untreated, saving you
hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars as a result and possibly even
saving the life of your pet.
To enroll your pet or for more information, please speak with a
Springbrook Animal Care Center associate or call (630) 428-0500.