The Tend Journal
Notes for calmer pet bookings.
Straight answers on vaccination records, boarding and daycare rules in Australia, and the front-desk habits that keep pet-care businesses running smoothly.
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Connect operatorHow should a kennel check vaccination records?
Check every booking against a written policy before the pet arrives. A checklist, a vaccination policy template and the red flags staff should catch.
Admin reliefHow do I share my dog's vaccination records with a kennel?
Send the kennel a clear copy of your vet's certificate before the stay. What the copy must show, where to get one, and the easiest ways to send it.
Admin reliefWhat is a pet health passport?
A pet health passport keeps your pet's records in one place to share with kennels and groomers. How it differs from an EU pet passport or export papers.
Admin reliefWhat does a cattery need before my cat can board in Australia?
Most Australian catteries need an F3 given within 12 months, a vet certificate and a flea-free cat. The full checklist, timing rules and what to pack.
Admin reliefHow long before boarding should my dog be vaccinated?
At least two weeks before your dog boards, and two to four weeks is safer. Why kennels want the gap, how C3 and C5 differ, and what to do if you are late.
Admin reliefWhat vaccine records does a boarding kennel need in Australia?
Most Australian boarding kennels require a current C5 vaccination before your dog can stay. What to bring, how recent it must be, and why.
Admin reliefWhat does dog daycare require before my dog can start in Australia?
Most Australian dog daycares ask for a current C5 vaccination, a temperament assessment and flea and worm treatment. The full checklist before day one.
Admin reliefWhat vaccinations do dog groomers require in Australia?
Many Australian dog groomers ask for a current C5 vaccination because dogs share close space. What to expect, why it varies and what to bring.
Admin reliefWhy pet records get chased at the worst possible moment
A simple look at why vaccination records, medications and care notes turn into last-minute admin, and how a reusable pet passport changes the booking experience.
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