14-day service after adoption
14-day service after adoption. Aftercare for your new pet
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Dear Boss,
We hope you will have a good start with your new pet. Therefore, we will try to inform you as well as possible about the origin and background of the animal, provide medical guidance if necessary, and would like to accommodate your animal in our animal boarding center when you go on vacation.
During the stay in our shelter of your new housemate, we have done our best to provide the best possible care. Your cat or dog has been vaccinated, microchipped and examined by our veterinarian.
For cat owners.
When adopting a cat, in general the transition to your home goes best when you give the cat quiet time to get used to the new situation. Rest especially will help your new companion to really feel at home with you.
During the stay with us we have done our utmost to give the cat good care. This starts right away upon arrival. We vaccinate all cats against sneezing disease and feline distemper. Cats are given time to settle down after all the radical changes. After all, every change is often quite an assault on a cat. Sometimes pathogens, such as those from sneezing disease, reappear during these periods of stress.
Similarly, the transition from us to your home may be accompanied by sneezing. Usually the cats are sufficiently protected by the vaccinations and this sneezing will be short-lived. In some cases, the resistance has decreased too much due to the stress and veterinary help will be needed. The latter is fortunately rare. But if you notice that your cat is really sick and absolutely does not want to eat, it is still good to contact us.
For dog owners:
When adopting a dog, the moment you leave the shelter grounds with your dog, it is usually a bit tense. Even at home, the dog may react somewhat uncomfortably. Let the dog calm down and let him go about his business so that he can explore his new surroundings.
If the dog has diarrhea symptoms for the first few days, it may be a result of stress. As long as he makes a lively impression, has a good appetite and does not vomit, you can calmly watch it for a few days (three at most). With diarrhea, do give the dog plenty of water so he doesn’t dry out. You can feed the dog small meals several times a day.
Fleas, ticks and worms
Unless otherwise reported, you can assume that you can treat your animal preventively against fleas and ticks immediately after adoption.
Check your animal regularly for fleas and ticks. How often you should repeat flea and tick treatment depends on the drug you use. It is best to deworm an adult animal two to four times a year.
Should your adopted female cat still go into heat after placement, even though we suspected she was spayed, please contact our veterinarian. We will make an appointment to spay the cat. Our vet can be reached from Monday to Friday between 08.30 and 11.30 and 12.30-17.00, telephone number 070-366 09 46.
When your adopted kitten has reached the age of 6 months, it is ready for spaying/neutering. You can make an appointment for this at the veterinarian of the Hague Animal Center. We charge the regular rate for spay/neuter that applies in veterinary practices. If you choose to have your animal “helped” by us, you support the shelter animals with your contribution! Of course you can also make an appointment with your own veterinarian.
On vacation
If you want to put your cat in our boarding house during your vacation, your cat must be extra vaccinated against sneezing disease! Ask for our vaccination conditions at least 6 weeks before you want to bring your cat to our boarding house. Mention that your cat comes from our shelter.
If you want to take your dog on vacation abroad, he often needs an additional rabies vaccination. This is an inoculation that dogs do not receive as standard. You also need a dog’s European passport for a trip abroad.
If you want to place your dog in our boarding house during a vacation, the dog needs a kennel cough vaccination in addition to the annual cocktail vaccination.
More information can also be found on our website at https://haagsdierencentrum.nl/pension/.
Service consultation
If your cat or dog feels unwell, lethargic or shows other medical complaints during the first 14 days after placement, you can visit our veterinarian by appointment.
Our veterinarian can be reached from Monday to Friday between 08.30-11.30 and 12.30-17.00, telephone number 070-366 09 46.
When you call, please keep the V-number, found on the vaccination booklet, handy.