Pet Boarding & Daycare - Pet Hotel - DKC - Dubai

There are different vaccines available for different species of birds, with the main vaccinations being for poultry. Parrots tend not to need vaccines unless it's a requirement of the country they are in or travelling to.

Is the canine cough vaccination absolutely necessary for my dog to board/daycare?

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<h5>Is the canine cough vaccination absolutely necessary for my dog to board/daycare?</h5> <p>The canine cough vaccine is an additional vaccination generally needed only for dogs who stay in a kennels, daycare or any other community of dogs for any period of time. It is often referred to as "kennel cough" because people understandably associate the "cough", and therefore the vaccine, with kennels, but in fact it's an illness, similar to a human cold or flu, which can be caught and spread around in any community of dogs, much like a human cold caught by kids at school or adults in an office environment.</p> <p><span xss=removed data-mce-mark="1">This is because canine cough is airborne and highly contagious, which is why it can spread through kennels quickly, when dogs are in close proximity to each other and are barking and playing and running around. It is also transmitted by bacteria on toys, food bowls or other shared objects. Although highly contagious, it is generally not a very severe upper respiratory infection, causing "only" a dry, irritating and hacking cough. Kennels facilities use the vaccination as a way to limit outbreaks and to prevent the spread of the illness if it happens to be brought into the facility by an affected pet. Most facilities will not accept a dog without this vaccination being up-to-date and it is a good idea to have it administered because it generally either prevents or reduces the severity of the disease if it is indeed contracted.</span></p> <p><span xss=removed data-mce-mark="1">If your dog regularly, or even annually, spends time in a kennels, daycare or dog park (or with any group of dogs in any situation), it's a real good idea to keep this vaccination current, even if not asked for or required by the facility you're using.</span></p>

How long will my bird live for?

Longer than you think!!

It depends on the species of your bird. Small birds, such as budgies and cockatiels, can live for up to 20 years, and the larger parrots, like Macaws and African Greys, have been reported to live well over 60 years. OMG!

What are your opening hours?

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...at our Two-Legged Timings for Boarding, Daycare, Relocations and our Veterinary Clinic.

Should I be worried if my dog or cat has lost or gained weight during their boarding stay?

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No and yes, depending.

A little bit of weight gain or loss is very common. It doesn't hap

<h5>Should I be worried if my dog or cat has lost or gained weight during their boarding stay?</h5><p>No and yes, depending.</p> <p>A little bit of weight gain or loss is very common. It doesn't happen to all pets during every stay in a boarding facility, but it does happen. Pet owners, understandably, often immediately feel that this must mean their pet has not been taken care of properly, but in fact it is more important to look at the entire context and the extent of the loss or gain.</p> <p>Commonly, pets staying in a boarding facility are not eating exactly as they do at home. They may or may not be eating exactly the same food (depending on the arrangements you've made with the kennel or cattery), and even if they are, they may not be eating exactly the same amounts because, despite every effort to get it just right, human beings differ and the precise amounts they provide may be a little different than you do when your pet is at home. So, all this small change can lead to weight gain or loss, in and of itself.</p> <p>More important and relevant than this, however, is that pets are generally much more active in a boarding facility than they are at home. Now <em>wait</em>! We're <em>not</em> saying that you aren't taking good care of your pet by not giving him or her lots of activity. No, not at all. It's just that in a boarding facility, especially one that has a good number of staff and lots of other animals around, the whole environment is very stimulating and there is a lot of exercise for dogs and lots of other general interest for both dogs and cats. And this keeps them more active and generally more stimulated, even if they're in their enclosures. And this, in turn, often leads to a bit of weight loss.</p> <p>And one more thing: In many cases, a little bit of weight loss for dogs and cats is a good thing and although we have many customers who do worry about this, we also have a great many who are pleased to see that their pet has lost a little weght in our care because, in fact, they came in to us a little overweight.</p> <p>But of course, everyone has a different perception of this, and if the weight of your pet is not medically bad, one way or the other, then we do try to maintain the weight your pet comes in with.</p> <p>This all said, too much weight gain or loss IS a problem and if you feel there has been too much either way, we truly hope you'll talk to us about this. We monitor this aspect of your pet's health very closely, with a weight check when they first arrive for boarding and then regular checking every week, or more often if we perceive a potential problem. And if there is a problem, we always let you know about it while you're away and take action when required by adjusting feeding or even consulting your vet.</p> <p>If you're interested in more insight about this important subject, take a look at our page, "<a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/weight-loss-or-gain-while-boarding" target="_blank">Weight Loss or Gain While Boarding</a>".</p>

What are your enclosures like? What size are they?

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<h5>What are your enclosures like? What size are they?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_34.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>The very best way to answer that question is for you to come meet us and take a look for yourself. In fact, that's what we always really strongly recommend.</p> <p>But that's not always easy to schedule, is it. We know. So you should definitely look at the images <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/the-kennels-the-catteries-the-kennatteries" target="_blank">here</a> and elsewhere around our site, as well as our video tour <a href="/video-tour" target="_blank">here</a>, because there are lots for you see, and this should help a great deal in understanding what your pet will experience.</p> <p>In short, though, our enclosures are like this:</p> <ul> <li>All our dog enclosures have an indoor and an outdoor run, and almost all our cat enclosures do too, and your pet decides where he or she wants to be. Those few cat enclosures which don't have an outdoor run, we try to reserve for cats which need or like to be inside most of the time anyway.</li> <li>All indoor runs are air-conditioned.</li> <li>Cat enclosures are multi-storied, with shelves and trapdoors and bedding and toys and all.</li> <li>All dog enclosures have various types of comfortable, snuggly bedding.</li> <li>Cat enclosures range in size. The smallest space we have is an indoor portion of a run which is L:0.8m x W:0.8m x H:1m. The largest space we have is an outdoor portion of a run which is L:4.2m x W:1.1m x H:2.2m.</li> <li>Dog enclosures also range in size. Our smallest enclosures are 1.5m x 1.5m both indoor and outdoor. Our largest are 2.2m x 1.8m indoor and 3m x 2.5m outdoor. And there are a couple of sizes in between.</li> </ul></div>

What are your enclosures like? What size are they?

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Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?

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<h5>Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_43.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>No you don't. We provide everything.</p> <p>We rely primarily on dry Royal Canin, wet Lily's Kitchen for dogs and wet Catit for cats... and also chicken, tuna and rice when needed or specifically wanted.</p> <p>Of course, if you have a special diet (your own concoction or a veterinary prescription) we can do that too... although for these there <em>might</em> be additional charges.</p> <p>To learn more, take a look here: <span class="span_link cursorpointer" data-href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Special-Diets">Love... and other stuff too/Special Diets</span>.</p></div>

Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?

No you don't. We provide everything. We rely primarily on dry Royal...

Do I get a discount if I bring my own food?

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<h5>Do I get a discount if I bring my own food?</h5> <p>Sorry about this, but no. Food for your pets is, of course, a cost for us but another very significant cost factor is the actual time, effort and resource to do the feeding itself. With all the pets we have in our care, special feeding, even if it's your own food, requires that much more involvement.</p> <p>We hope you understand.</p>

Can I have pictures and videos and daily updates of my pet while I'm away? And do you have webcams?

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Pictures? Videos? Daily updates?

Yesssiiirrree!

If you let us know you'd like tha

<h5>Can I have pictures and videos and daily updates of my pet while I'm away? And do you have webcams?</h5><p>Pictures? Videos? Daily updates?</p> <p>Yesssiiirrree!</p> <p>If you let us know you'd like that... your wish is our command. And we also post our "DKC Weekly Photo Shoot" on our Facebook and Instagram pages, which includes pics of all the pets currently staying with us ~ including yours, of course.</p> <p>As for the webcam thing... sorry, no, we don't have webcams (did we just spoil it for you?).</p>

Does my dog have to be neutered to board or daycare with you? And can my dog socialise with others if not neutered?

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<h5>Does my dog have to be neutered to board or daycare with you? And can my dog socialise with others if not neutered?</h5> <p>Nope, your dog does not have to be neutered to board or daycare with us or to socialise with other dogs.</p> <p>But... (isn't there <em>always</em> a "but"?!)... there are some good reasons to neuter, so we'll offer some of them up for you here.</p> <p>We have found that dogs who are neutered tend to socialise better and also buddy-board better. Neutering your dog can help calm down his instinct to dominate, which of course can make being with other dogs a little more likely to be an agreeable experience, as you can imagine ~ once neutered, he'll likely (there are never guarantees!) be more interested in actual play than dominance. From a health point of view, it can also be a good decision to neuter. Spaying helps to lower the incidence of uterine infection and breast cancer in females which, when the latter occurs, is fatal in 50% of dogs and 90% of cats. And neutering helps to prevent testicular cancer and disincline males to marking their territory in your home. Finally (well, not "finally" as much as "this is everything we're going to tell you here!), unneutered little 'uns can often be more aggressive, or more easily triggered to aggression, while being neutered can help their (and your) focus on their human family.</p> <p>(Did we mention over-population?)</p>

Cats outdoors SAFELY! And a "Cat Jungle"!

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<h5>Cats outdoors SAFELY! And a "Cat Jungle"!</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_125.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Our cattery enclosures are replete with indoor and outdoor sections, meaning that your cat can independently and anytime decide for him/herself where to be happiest ~ indoors or outdoors, all year round, always safely in an enclosure.</p> <p>AAAAANNNNND... we've got the "Cat Jungle". This is a space entirely outdoors but enclosed for safety, where your cat can snooze or climb or play with other cats (or not), surrounded by plants and with some grass underfoot.</p> <p>There are times when we even find our handlers sitting in there, just for their own giddy pleasure.</p></div>

Cats outdoors SAFELY! And a "Cat Jungle"!

Our cattery enclosures are replete with...

Do dogs stay only in kennel enclosures or do you have other spaces for them?

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Besides our kennels enclosures, we also have other spaces where our dogs spend their time and sle

<h5>Do dogs stay only in kennel enclosures or do you have other spaces for them?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_103.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Besides our kennels enclosures, we also have other spaces where our dogs spend their time and sleep. Since not all dogs cope their best in the kennels area, we have our Lounge, Feedroom and two office areas ~ and all these spaces have handlers and other staff around all the time, as well as other dogs too, of course. For older and/or nervous dogs who are small-to-medium-sized and who feel comfortable in a bigger group of dogs, these spaces might be ideal.</p> <p>This said, be aware that we don't offer our Buddy-Boarding discount for dogs in these spaces. Also, in our reception and shipping offices, we can only have dogs who don't bark a lot and are by nature quite and calm. Oh, and if you're pooch tends to mark his territory all the time, we might decide that these spaces aren't quite right for him either (sorry).</p></div>

Does my bird need to be microchipped?

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Microchipping is a great way to identify and register your bird in case he ever flies off into th

<h5>Does my bird need to be microchipped?</h5><p>Microchipping is a great way to identify and register your bird in case he ever flies off into the unknown. A microchip is also a permanent, more reliable method of identifying your bird than feet-rings which can wear out or become damaged and can even break and fall off entirely.</p> <p>Microchips for birds are smaller than those for cats and dogs but nevertheless sometimes birds require a light sedation to have them placed. Not something to worry about, though. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"></p> <p>Do be very aware that all birds will always need a form of identification <span>if they ever need to travel abroad </span>~ this is usually a microchip or a closed bird foot-ring.</p>

How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?

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<h5>How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_40.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>From about end of September to April, all your dogs get into our exercise yards at least 3-4 times a day for a good 15-30 minute romp each time, and if we have your permission they'll be playing with other dogs too. For those dogs with especially high energy levels or any good need for more of this time, or if you ask us to, because the weather is nice we just let 'em stay in the yards for much of the day. Our general approach during the cooler times of the year is to have as many dogs out in the yards as much as possible, which is quite a lot of the time.</p> <p>During the hotter summer months, just as when your dog is home with you, we need to be careful about being outside in the heat for too long. So they all still get out 2-3 times a day but the runs in the yards are for shorter periods of time, as we are very watchful to make sure the heat is not having an impact. And of course we don't leave the dogs out in the yards all day at this time of year for the very same reason.</p> <p>This all said, all our enclosures are indoor/outdoor with a/c, and designed so that all the dogs can see each other, intereact with each other in the general environment, and feel part of the community. So even when they're in their enclosures, they're still very active and generally having a very social time. Read more about this: <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too" target="_blank">Love... and other stuff too</a> ~ take a look at the sub-sections called <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Socializing-Dogs" target="_blank">Socializing</a> and <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Socializing-Dogs2" target="_blank">Socializing ~ Part 2</a>.</p></div>

How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?

From about end of September to April, all your dogs get...

What's the best birdie food?

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<h5>What's the best birdie food?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_115.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>It all depends on the species! (Surprised?) Falcons, for example, are true carnivores and require a meat diet. Large amazon parrots, such as macaws, require lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to a good quality, complete pellet diet. Small birds, like canaries and finches, will need a seed-based diet, and it's important to source good quality seed because seeds and nuts can be the source of <em>aspergillus</em>, a fungal infection, which affects their respiratory system.</p> <p>Read more about diet <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/veterinary-care-for-birds" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>

What's the best birdie food?

It all depends on the...

Do I need to make an appointment?

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<h5>Do I need to make an appointment?</h5> <p>We genuinely love having people just drop by and look around both our locations in <a href="/about-dkc/howl-we-get-there#dkcmap" target="_blank">Umm Ramool</a> (DKC Boarding & Daycare, and DKC Relocations) and <a href="/about-dkc/howl-we-get-there#dkcvetmap" target="_blank">Motor City</a> (DKC Veterinary Clinic).</p> <p>If you want to relocate your pet into or out of Dubai, then we do indeed need you to contact us to make an appointment... but we promise we won't make that difficult. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>If you need to see one of our clinic's veterinarians, you also need to make an appointment beforehand. Yes, it's true, sometimes some of our customers just come in without an appointment (for an emergency or just hoping for good luck) and we are indeed able to see them, but this is not guaranteed at all (except for <span xss=removed>true</span> emergencies) ~ so it's really always best to make an appointment ahead of time. </p> <p>If, however, you just want to see either of our facilities and look around, to see where your pet will live while you're away and he's boarding or while she's in veterinary care, or to have a chat with our Animal Handlers and our veterinary clinic staff... then just come on down any time during our <a href="/about-dkc/two-legged-timings" target="_blank">Two-Legged Timings</a>.</p> <p>If you want to actually reserve boarding space for your pet, then yes, you do need to contact us in advance.</p>

Birds get bored??!

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<h5>Birds get bored??!</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_124.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes! Birds get bored!</p> <p>In fact, it's <em>very possible</em> that your bird is getting bored. You see, birds are highly intelligent, especially parrots of all sizes and types, and they truly do thrive with stimulation and interaction. If they don't have enough stimulation, they can become destructive and agitated, including self-destructive in the worst cases, such as plucking their own feathers and going through unwanted and unhealthy personality changes.</p> <p>So please DO take this seriously and make sure that your lovely birdie-bird has an interesting environment to live in, is connected to and engaged with the humanoids in your home, and even has a birdie-partner to live with, if at all possible.</p> <p>Who wants to be alone and bored, right? <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_wink.png" height="15" width="15"></p></div>

Birds get bored??!

Yes! Birds get...

Is someone looking after my pet during weekends, holidays and at night?

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Simply, yes. Even when we are closed to our two-legged customers, we have staff on-site every sin

<h5>Is someone looking after my pet during weekends, holidays and at night?</h5><p>Simply, yes. Even when we are closed to our two-legged customers, we have staff on-site every single day of the year. Full stop.</p> <p>Furthermore, we have staff on-site even at night. And because of our relocations work, which takes place mostly at night, every night, we have at least a couple of hours spread throughout the night when things are going on at DKC. Now, in fairness, we're not actually working with all the animals during the night as we do during the day, but after all folks, your pets need to sleep too! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p>

Boarding Reservations: How far in advance do I have to book?

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<h5>Boarding Reservations: How far in advance do I have to book?</h5> <p>Now <em>that's</em> an important question!</p> <p>During more than half the year, you can book anytime, even last minute, and we'll be able to take your pet in. No problem.</p> <p>During about 5 months of the year, things are a bit more complicated than that. Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/gotta-book-early" target="_blank">Gotta Book Early!</a></p>

Vaccinations ~ How often?

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Dogs can receive their first course of vaccinations at 8-10 weeks old, and cats at 9-12 weeks old

<h5>Vaccinations ~ How often?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_77.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Dogs can receive their first course of vaccinations at 8-10 weeks old, and cats at 9-12 weeks old. They then require their second course of vaccinations 4 weeks later, which should then be followed by yearly booster vaccinations.</p> <p>Are there exceptions to these rules? Yep!</p> <p>Some babes need to be vaccinated at 6 weeks of age if their mother wasn't vaccinated at all. (You see, these babes borrow and benefit from their mum's vaccinations). Result? A total of three vaccinations at 6, 9 and 12 weeks old.</p> <p>However, <span>in the UAE, </span>their first rabies vaccination should not be administered any earlier than 12 weeks of age.</p> <p>Learn about this <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/vaccinations-the-lazy-way" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/dubai-pet-municipality-tags-registration" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>

What's your daycare service like?

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<h5>What's your daycare service like?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_32.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Dogs in daycare with us basically follow the same routine throughout the day that all our boarders do, including playtime in our large sandy, tree-filled yards, mixing with other dogs (if you let us), food (of course!) and generally lots and lots of excitement while in their enclosures because of all the other dogs around and the many many many staff we have constantly checking in and constantly around and about. Why don't you come and see for yourself?</p> <p>See our <a href="/about-dkc/two-legged-timings" target="_blank">Two-Legged Timings</a>. We even work out a schedule for those of you who need to drop-off and pick-up schedule outside these hours.</p></div>

What's your daycare service like?

Dogs in daycare with us...

Should I bring toys for my dog when coming to board?

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Toys are great, and helpful, when dogs are at home because they grab their wild attentions and ab

<h5>Should I bring toys for my dog when coming to board?</h5><p>Toys are great, and helpful, when dogs are at home because they grab their wild attentions and abate boredom. In boarding though, your pooch has lots of other dog friends to play with and, believe it or not, they end up losing interest in those toys!</p> <p>However, for dogs still interested in their toys when with us, but staying in our Lounge, Feedroom or in one of our offices where all the dogs are in groups and close proximity, there is sometimes the possibility of them getting possessive of their toys, which doesn't help anyone. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png" height="15" width="15"> Of course, if your dog has a toy that he's REALLY attached to, and if he's staying in an enclosure by himself, then you can always bring that along.</p>

What if my pet's vaccinations become due during their boarding stay?

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<h5>What if my pet's vaccinations become due during their boarding stay?</h5> <p>We'll take care of it!</p> <p>Just bring along the vaccination book. We'll also need a copy of your Emirates ID. Then we can get the vaccinations done either at our clinic or at any clinic of your choice.</p> <p>Take a look at our <a href="/docs/Price_List-Boarding_Daycare_Collection_Delivery.pdf">Price List</a> for more information.</p>

Will you clip my pet's nails if needed?

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<h5>Will you clip my pet's nails if needed?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_42.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes we will.</p> <p>Our staff are well trained for this and we always check for such things with all dogs, cats and birds... and anyone else that might need it. (Yes, yes, of course we'll clip yours too... but only if ask you <em>real</em> nice.) We won't do any actual clipping without your permission, however, so just ask us to and/or we'll let you know if we think it's needed.</p> <p>For dogs and cats, no charge!</p> <p>For birds, this can sometimes require sedation and, therefore, veterinary involvement, and therefore charges, but we'll talk to you about that if we think it's needed, of course, and don't hesitate to ask.</p></div>

Will you clip my pet's nails if needed?

Yes we will. Our staff are well...

Can DKC help me rehome my pet?

No, sorry. This is not something we are involved in.

We are a for-profit, commercial (but lovely and homey!) boarding and daycare business. However, there are many not-for-profit, equally lovely organisations in the UAE who are totally focused on helping people rehome family pets and strays. A quick search in Google will get you headed in the right direction.

I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help!

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<h5>I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help! </h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_0.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Help indeed!</p> <p>Download <a href="/docs/New_Dog_and_Cat_Owners_-_The_Beginnings_of_WISDOM!.pdf" target="_blank">this document</a> ~ it might help you get started.</p></div>

I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help!

Help indeed! Download this...

Can my cat/kitten socialise with other cats/kittens?

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As you know, cats and dogs are VERY different when it comes to socialising. Most cats prefer to b

<h5>Can my cat/kitten socialise with other cats/kittens?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_107.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>As you know, cats and dogs are VERY different when it comes to socialising. Most cats prefer to be loners or to only socialise with their own family members. However...</p> <p>We actually do have quite a few cats and kittens stay with us who are much more interested in and amenable to socialising than you might anticipate. Yep, it's true.</p> <p>If you're interested in us playing around with the playing around of your cat or kitten, including Buddy-Boarding, just talk to us about it and we'll see what we can do. It's not a guaranteed thing (as it often is with dogs) but we can certainly try and, rather wonderfully, it goes really well quite often, indeed. It's easier with kittens, of course, due to their youth and fun and playful nature, but it doesn't always stop there. And older cats often enjoy the camaraderie too.</p></div>

Do you have discounts for long-term boarding or buddy-boarding?

We sure do.

Take a look at our price list.

If your pet boards with us for 28 or more consecutive days, we give you a 10% discount; if 60 days within a year, you get 7 days free boarding for future use. Also, if your pet buddy-boards with another family's pet, then it's a 20% discount! Yay!!

Can my unneutered male cat board with you?

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You're probably not going to like this much, but no, sorry... with one strict exception: if your

<h5>Can my unneutered male cat board with you?</h5><p>You're probably not going to like this much, but no, sorry... with one strict exception: if your cat is <strong>less</strong> than 6 months old, then yes.</p> <p>The reason is that cats can be very territorial and as a result tend to mark their territory rather aggressively which, as you can imagine, isn't something that works too well in a community of cats (even though all the cats are of course in their own enclosures). And whooohooo!, the smell! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>If you're really in need of boarding for your unneutered cat, you might consider neutering before you leave. If you're in a rush with a sudden unexpected trip, <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic/to-neuter-or-not-to-neuter" target="_blank">we can manage the neutering and post-operative care for you</a>.</p>

Do you do grooming, dematting, simple "hair care"?

Yes we do. And no we don't.

Read all about it here: Grooming

My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?

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<h5>My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?</h5> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_38.JPG"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes they can!!... maybe.</p> <p>We have a small number of enclosures which are part of the catteries but not too far from the kennels and which, most importantly, are the right size and configuration for a small dog. Each year we have quite a few customers indeed who ask for this and in most cases it works very very nicely.</p> <p>Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/the-kennels-the-catteries-the-kennatteries" target="_blank">The Kennels, The Catteries & The Kennatteries</a>.</p></div>

My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?

Yes they can!!... maybe. We have a small number of enclosures which...

My pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?

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<h5>My pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?</h5> <p>As Barack Obama said... YES WE CAN!</p> <p>Just talk to us about it and we'll organise the rest.</p> <p>(Don't like Barack Obama quotes? Oops!)</p>

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Will my cat stay with other cats?

Will my bird have time outside her cage and some interaction with your handlers? What if she's staying in one of your offices?

Do you have a vet on-site?

What's DKC's Collection & Delivery schedule?

Do you have a swimming pool for dogs?

Do you offer a Collection & Delivery service for doggity-dog daycare?

Which vaccinations does my pet need?

Can my dog mix/socialize with others?

Why is there a charge for administering medication for my pet?

My dog stayed in your kennels and now he has a hangover!

Are all dogs welcome?

Will you board my bird • rabbit • ferret • guinea pig • hamster • mouse • lizard • snake... any animal at all?

Do I need to get my bird's wings clipped?

Does my bird need dietary supplements?

Is my pet old?

Does my bird need exercise?

My cat is an indoor cat. Can she stay indoors and will the space be small?

Does my bird need vaccinations?

Is the canine cough vaccination absolutely necessary for my dog to board/daycare?

How long will my bird live for?

What are your opening hours?

Should I be worried if my dog or cat has lost or gained weight during their boarding stay?

What are your enclosures like? What size are they?

Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?

Do I get a discount if I bring my own food?

Can I have pictures and videos and daily updates of my pet while I'm away? And do you have webcams?

Does my dog have to be neutered to board or daycare with you? And can my dog socialise with others if not neutered?

Cats outdoors SAFELY! And a "Cat Jungle"!

Do dogs stay only in kennel enclosures or do you have other spaces for them?

Does my bird need to be microchipped?

How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?

What's the best birdie food?

Do I need to make an appointment?

Birds get bored??!

Is someone looking after my pet during weekends, holidays and at night?

Boarding Reservations: How far in advance do I have to book?

Vaccinations ~ How often?

What's your daycare service like?

Should I bring toys for my dog when coming to board?

What if my pet's vaccinations become due during their boarding stay?

Will you clip my pet's nails if needed?

Can DKC help me rehome my pet?

I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help!

Can my cat/kitten socialise with other cats/kittens?

Do you have discounts for long-term boarding or buddy-boarding?

Can my unneutered male cat board with you?

Do you do grooming, dematting, simple "hair care"?

My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?

My pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?

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