Lets Stay Safe Together

We always make sure all dogs in our care are up-to-date on all their vaccines including: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP. Any pet that is not current on vaccinations are turned away. 

Rabies Vaccine: (Required)  for all pets over the age of 3 months old. 

Bordetella Vaccine: (Recommended) for Airborne Canine Cough.

• Like the human flu vaccine, bordetella vaccine does not prevent illness, it reduces the likelihood and severity of the illness. The vaccine makes it more likely that your dog will recover on his own if he gets sick without the need for veterinary intervention
• Occasionally, dogs will develop a mild version of canine cough shortly after vaccination (two to seven days). This is less likely in dogs who have already built up immunity from either previous vaccination or exposure. We have a strict 3 day waiting period after this vaccine is given.
•  It is important to distinguish between canine cough, similar to the common cold, and the canine flu, which can be much more severe but is less prevalent. The canine flu vaccination is a separate vaccine and you should ask your veterinarian if the flu has been found in your area to help determine whether your dog is at risk. It is advisable to vaccinate your dog against the flu if it has been detected in your area and your dog is exposed to other dogs.

DHPP Vaccine: (Recommended) What’s Included in the 5-in-1 Vaccine for Dogs?

• The 5-in-1 vaccine for dogs is typically referred to by its acronym (DHPP, DAPP, or DA2PP) to indicate the diseases it protects against.
• The canine 5-in-1 vaccine includes protection against canine distemper virus (indicated by the letter D), two types of adenovirus, aka hepatitis and kennel cough (named A, A2, or H), parainfluenza (P), and parvovirus (P).
• These diseases are all caused by viruses with no known cure, so vaccination is the primary way to keep dogs protected. They are also highly contagious, and dogs of all ages are at risk of becoming infected.

Canine Influenza (Recommended)

• Canine influenza virus (CIV), commonly referred to as “dog flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory virus that affects dogs of all ages and breeds. Although dog flu has been discovered in most of the United States, fortunately it doesn’t commonly cause death in dogs and, for many, won’t even necessitate a trip to the veterinarian.

Canine Parainfluenza (Recommended)

• Like CAV-2, canine parainfluenza is another virus responsible for canine cough. It is also transmitted in the air and can spread rapidly, especially in areas where large numbers of dogs are kept together.
• Coughing, fever, and nasal discharge are the major symptoms associated with infection.
• One important thing to remember is that canine parainfluenza is not related to canine influenza. The two viruses cause different diseases and require separate vaccines for protection.

Pet waste is removed immediately with a pet safe product throughout the day.

• The product we use is a cleaner, disinfectant, and sanitizer. It kills the Human Coronavirus, Kills 99.99% of germs and viruses in 60 seconds, Air freshener, Fabric and laundry refresher, Odor eliminator, Mopping solution, Mildewstat controls the growth of mold and mildew.
• Each day we disinfect our equipment, tubs, tables, and common areas. 
• We use a specialized disinfectant, detergent, and deodorant that is a highly effective formula that is used for cleaning and sanitizing pet cages, kennels, veterinary clinics, and more.This is effective against: Bordetella bronchiseptica, Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus (CPV), Canine Distemper virus, Feline Picornavirus, Pseudorabies virus, Rabies, Transmissible Gastroenteritis, Avian Influenza A {(H5N1)} Virus, Avian Influenza A {(H3N2)} Virus, {(Avian Reassortant)} {(VR-2072)}, Cytomegalovirus {(VR-538)}, Coronavirus {(SARS- associated)}, Hantavirus, Hepatitis B Virus {(HBV)}, Hepatitis C Virus {(HCV)}, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 {(VR-733)}, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 {(VR-734)}, Human Coronavirus {(VR-740)}, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 {(HIV 1)} {(AIDS Virus)}, Influenza A {(H1N1)} Virus {(VR-1469)} {(Strain A/PR/8/34)}, Influenza A Virus {H3N2}} {(Hong Kong Strain)} {(VR-544)}, Respiratory Syncytial Virus {(VR-26)}, Vaccinia Virus {(VR-119)}
• Each Enclosure, grooming table, and grooming equipment is disinfected between each guest with the same specialized disinfectant listed above.

Ventilation is very important for the defense in spread of airborne illnesses and overall quality of care.

• We change over our internal air 24/7 with the fans or our HVAC systems running non stop. The air is filtered from bacteria and more by trapping 98% of airborne particles, including: bacteria, smoke & smog, dust mites & particles, pollen, mold, lint, pet dander, and debris.

In an effort to safeguard the well-being of all pets in our care, we have implemented the following wellness protocol in hopes that it will assist in ensuring your pets stay with us is as happy and healthy as possible.

First and foremost, we ask that if your pet is showing any symptoms of being unwell, currently sick, or just not acting like themselves, that you please do not bring them into the resort. This is for their own well-being as well as all the other pets in the facility.

Upon arrival to the Resort and throughout your pets stay they are visually monitored for any signs of illness. Examples of symptoms they will be screened for are but not limited to; nose discharge, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, or any other visible symptoms that may arise.

• If health issues are noticed upon arrival your pet will unfortunately, be unable to enter the facility and will need to be cleared by a veterinarian before being able to return to us.
• If health issues present themselves during your pets visit with us, your pet will be isolated, and you will be notified immediately to pick up your pet and seek veterinary diagnosis.
• Pets that show symptoms of possible illness will need to be cleared by a veterinarian prior to returning to Top Dog Grooming.

If your pet becomes ill after a visit with us, please contact us immediately. We keep detailed records of any pet health issues daily and will notify all parents that have pets who may have been in contact with your pet during their stay in an effort to minimize exposure to illness.