Pet Boarding & Daycare • Pet Hotel • DKC • Dubai, UAE

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.

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!

Vaccinations ~ How often?

Answer

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

<h3>Vaccinations ~ How often?</h3> <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>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>

Do I need to make an appointment?

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<h3>Do I need to make an appointment?</h3> <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> (Boarding, Daycare, Relocations) and <a href="/about-dkc/howl-we-get-there#dkcvetmap" target="_blank">Motor City</a> (Veterinary Clinic).</p> <p>If you want to relocate your pet into or out of Dubai, or if you need veterinary care, 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, 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, and to have a chat with our Animal Handlers... 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. How far in advance? Well, that depends on the time of year. Take a look at <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/gotta-book-early" target="_blank">Gotta Book Early! </a>If you've already booked your pet in for boarding, then you can also just come in whenever you're ready on the day during our Two-Legged Timings (or of course you can arrange for <a href="/what-we-do/collection-delivery" target="_blank">Collection & Delivery</a>).</p>

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

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<h3>How often will my dog exercise each day and for how long?</h3> <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...

Will you clip my pet's nails if needed?

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Yes we will.

Our staff are well trained for this and we always check for such things with

<h3>Will you clip my pet's nails if needed?</h3> <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>

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

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<h3>Do I have to provide my own pet food? What type of food do you provide?</h3> <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 and Pedigree wet... 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...

What's your daycare service like?

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<h3>What's your daycare service like?</h3> <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...

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 dog mix/socialize with others?

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<h3>Can my dog mix/socialize with others?</h3> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_36.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Definitely yes.</p> <p>We love giving every possible opportunity we can to our dogs to mix and socialize with others, so when you arrive just let us know if this is something you and your dog would like ~ we'll make it happen. Safely of course, with lots of monitoring and control, but as much as possible. We're always evaluating all the dogs in our care to see which are good candidates for sharing playtime (and even sharing enclosures, if you like) with others, and then putting the right dogs together. If you want us to do this with your dog, then great. If not, that's just fine too.</p> <p>Take a look here for more info on this: <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too#Socializing-Dogs" target="_blank">Love... and other stuff too/Socializing</a></p></div>

Can my dog mix/socialize with others?

Definitely yes. We love giving...

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

<h3>Is someone looking after my pet during weekends, holidays and at night?</h3><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>

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

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<h3>Why is there a charge for administering medication for my pet?</h3> <p>Weeeelllll... because it really does take quite a bit of our time and energy. And we're glad to do it. Really! But the time is often significant and we often have many pets in our care needing medication, so the whole management of this, in addition to the administering of meds itself, turns it all into quite a daily project. Hope you understand. <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_sad.png" height="15" width="15"></p>

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

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Sorry about this, but no. Food for your pets is, of course, a cost for us but another very signif

<h3>Do I get a discount if I bring my own food?</h3><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>

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

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<h3>My dog stayed in your kennels and now he has a hangover!</h3> <p>No, we do <em><strong>not</strong></em> serve alcohol at DKC! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_smiley3.png"></p> <p>"Kennel hangover" is a rather common thing... and a good one, if we do say so ourselves! You see, there is so much activity and general stimulation in a good kennels, that when your dog gets home it is very common for him or her to be a little tired for a couple of days ~ all that running around, socializing and barking their heads off with all their kennel neighbours (watch for that hoarsey-throat! <img alt="" src="/graphics/ic_wink.png" height="15" width="15"> ), and no sitting around vegging in front of the TV!</p> <p>So don't worry but do keep an eye. In almost all cases, this is just a happy, if a little tired, dog. If he or she continues being a little down or lethargic for more than a day or so, please do let us and your vet know. </p>

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

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<h3>I'm a new dog/cat owner! Help! </h3> <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...

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

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DKC has ethical concerns regarding wing-clipping. Instead, we strongly advocate teaching your bir

<h3>Do I need to get my bird's wings clipped?</h3><p>DKC has ethical concerns regarding wing-clipping. Instead, we strongly advocate teaching your bird about and familiarising your bird with his home environment and surrounding territory, and keeping him in a safe environment where he cannot fly away.</p> <p>If wing-clipping is a decision you feel you must nevertheless take, the procedure is fairly straightforward and will be done either with or without anaesthesia, depending on the bird involved and their reaction to the process (i.e. their stress levels). But do be aware that even after wing-clipping, birds can still fly a very little bit and will gain some height in the air while trying ~ especially smaller birds ~ but they will not be able to gain and sustain enough height and could well fall from the air and injure themselves.</p> <p>Give this all some thought and talk to us if you'd like more guidance and insight.</p>

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

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<h3>Boarding Reservations: How far in advance do I have to book?</h3> <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>

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

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Yes they can!!... maybe.

We have a small number of enclosures which are part of the catter

<h3>My dog and cat LOVE each other! Can they stay in the same enclosure?</h3> <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 pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?

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As Barack Obama said... YES WE CAN!

Just talk to us about it and we'll organise the rest.

<h3>My pet is taking medications ~ can DKC Boarding manage this?</h3><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>

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

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<h3>Is the canine cough vaccination absolutely necessary for my dog to board/daycare?</h3> <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>This is because when dogs are in close proximity to each other and are barking and playing and running around, they can easily transmit, or get, the disease. Canine cough is a highly contagious but generally not very severe upper respiratory infection and causes 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.</p> <p>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.</p>

Will my cat stay with other cats?

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<h3>Will my cat stay with other cats?</h3> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_37.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Well, yes and no.</p> <p>Your cat will stay in a separate and secure enclosure, so there won't be any other cats in there with him. But because it's a cattery, we obviously have a lot of cats staying in a lot of enclosures, all of which are next to each other. So, although your cat <em>will</em> be in his own enclosure, there will indeed still be lots of other cats around.</p> <p>This said, if you have more than one cat and want them to be in the same enclosure together, then perfect! (Did you know that there's a <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/prices-admission-requirements" target="_blank">20% discount for buddy-boarding</a>?) Aaaaaannnnd... if you'd like to explore the possibility of socialising your cat with other cats from a different family (yes, you read that right!), then just talk to us about this ~ we have a <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/the-kennels-the-catteries-the-kennatteries" target="_blank">cat jungle</a> and we <a href="/docs/A_Fair_Share.pdf" target="_blank">Buddy-Board cats</a> too, in the right circumstance and with your permission/request.</p></div>

Will my cat stay with other cats?

Well, yes and no. Your cat will...

Can I have pictures of my pet while I'm away? Do you have a webcam?

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Pictures? Yesssiiirrree! And not just that! We also do videos! (Don't get too excited, now.) We c

<h3>Can I have pictures of my pet while I'm away? Do you have a webcam?</h3><p>Pictures? Yesssiiirrree! And not just that! We also do videos! (Don't get <em>too</em> excited, now.) We call it <span class="span_link cursorpointer" data-href="/pet-pics-and-videos">Pics & Videos of the DKC Litter</span>. Take a look! If you let us know you'd like a dedicated set of pics or a video of your pet while you're away, we'll make an album for you and post on the page. But we don't stop there: we also post our "DKC Weekly Photo Shoot" on our <span class="span_link cursorpointer" data-href="http://facebook.com/dkc.animal.people">Facebook</span> page, which includes just a couple of pics of all the animals currently staying with us ~ including yours, of course.</p> <p>As for the webcam thing... sorry, no, we don't have webcams.</p> <p>(Did we just spoil it for you?)</p>

Does my bird need to be microchipped?

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<h3>Does my bird need to be microchipped?</h3> <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 microchip, and possibly other forms of identification, if they ever need to travel abroad.</p>

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

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<h3>Will you board my bird • rabbit • ferret • guinea pig • hamster • mouse • lizard • snake... any animal at all?</h3> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_30.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>You bet! Just about any animal at all.</p> <p>And we have quite a lot of knowledge about these animals too, so it's not just a matter of sticking them somewhere in our facility and hoping for the best. We've spent a lot of time and energy over the years making sure that we have handlers who have real knowledge and experience in dealing with all manner of domestic pet and exotics, including and especially appropriate feeding and enclosures/spaces for them. And if there's anything we don't know, we have excellent contacts in the realm of wildlife husbandry and care who we can talk to.</p> <p>Take a look here: <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/pet-boarding-other-animals" target="_blank">Other Creatures Too</a></p></div>

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

You bet! Just about any animal at all. And we have quite a lot of knowledge about these animals too, so it's not just a matter of...

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

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<h3>Will my bird have time outside her cage and some interaction with your handlers? What if she's staying in one of your offices?</h3> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_pet_photo_100.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>Yes!</p> <p>Actually, this is about larger birds, of course, because tiny little birds really do need to stay in their cages. BUT both large and small birds sometimes spend time in our offices with staff and if you ask us about this, we can usually arrange it so that they are in the offices all the time or often.</p> <p>As for large birds (cockatoos, macaws, African greys), if they tend to be very noisy (talkative?) then we need to be cautious in our promises to you because we also have to serve our other customers on the phone and in person, as you know, so a really "talkative" bird can make all that pretty difficult. But no matter what kind of squawker your bird is, all larger birds in our care get a lot of time out of their cages and with our handlers. We love birds! And we have a lovely aviary (for both large and small birds) where they have plenty of time to check things out and interact with staff, in addition to the regular feeding and bathing times.</p></div>

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

Yes! Actually, this is about larger birds, of course, because tiny little birds really do need to stay in their cages. BUT...

Do you have a vet on-site?

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No, we do not have a vet on-site.

However, that really should not worry you. Our own vets

<h3>Do you have a vet on-site?</h3> <div class="faq_ans_img"><img loading="lazy" src="https://d12fifzdy7ujh4.cloudfront.net/images/faqs/faq_48.jpg"></div> <div class="faq_ans_text"><p>No, we do not have a vet <em>on-site</em>.</p> <p>However, that really should not worry you. Our own vets at <a href="/what-we-do/dkc-veterinary-clinic" target="_blank">DKC Veterinary Clinic</a> are available to our boarding staff 24 hours a day, every single day of the year, so if anything is ever wrong we do have the resources that you and your pet need.</p> <p>Furthermore, in almost all cases when a pet is needing veterinary attention, it is not an emergency situation. So we will be able to book appointments with our own clinic or your preferred vet if you wish, and we will also of course always let you know in advance that we are doing that unless for some reason you are unreachable and it cannot wait.</p> <p>Finally, because of <a href="/what-we-do/boarding-daycare/love-and-other-stuff-too" target="_blank">the way we work</a> on a daily basis, we almost always discover very early if there are any developing problems, which also does a lot to keep your pet well and, most importantly, to avoid emergency situations almost all the time.</p></div>

Birds get bored??!

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<h3>Birds get bored??!</h3> <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...

Do you have a swimming pool for dogs?

You just had to ask that question, didn't you!?

Sorry, no we don't. We'd love to, but we don't. Can we offer you a glass of water instead?

What's the best birdie food?

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<h3>What's the best birdie food?</h3> <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...

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

<h3>Can my unneutered male cat board with you?</h3><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>

Does my bird need vaccinations?

Yes... maybe.

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.