PetSmart enforces strict vaccination and health requirements. The number of vaccination booster requirements for vaccinations can vary based upon the age of the pet and state or local regulations. Vaccinations must be administered at least 48 hours prior to arrival under the guidance of a licensed veterinarian. However, we prefer vaccinations be administered 10 days before check-in. Written proof is required. You must also show proof of meeting state and local pet boarding vaccination requirements. Please check with your local PetSmart to verify/confirm your local requirements.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
- Titer Tests
- Rabies tags in lieu of veterinary records
Current Vaccinations Required:
Salon (Dog)
- Rabies: required > 16 weeks (Hawaii not required)
- DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza): N/A
- Bordetella: N/A
- FVCRP/FVRCCP: N/A
Salon (Cat)
- Rabies: required > 16 weeks
- DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza): N/A
- Bordetella: N/A
- FVCRP/FVRCCP: N/A
Hotel & Camp (Dog)
- Rabies: required
- DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza): required (New York City DHPP with Adenovirus and Iowa, DDP with Adenovirus)
- Bordetella: required 12 months (New York City, 6 months)
- FVCRP/FVRCCP: N/A
Hotel (Cat)
- Rabies: required
- DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza): N/A
- Bordetella: N/A
- FVCRP/FVRCCP: required
Training (Dog)
- Rabies: required > 3 months
- DPP (Distemper, Parvovirus & Parainfluenza): required > 3 months
- Bordetella: N/A
- FVCRP/FVRCCP: required
Flea & Tick In addition to vaccinations, all pets should be flea and tick free. Canine guests with signs of fleas and/or ticks will be treated at our Grooming Salon at the pet parent's expense prior to check-in. Unfortunately, feline guests with signs of fleas and/or ticks will not be permitted to check-in at PetsHotel.
Additional vaccination requirements Required > To maintain a safe, comfortable environment, we do require all pets to be current on their Rabies vaccinations and to wait at least 48 hours after shots before checking in. The waiting period helps to ensure your pet isn't sore at the injection site, which can cause irritability or lethargy. Puppies and kittens between 8 weeks and 16 weeks of age may receive services in the salon without vaccinations.
Note: Regional exceptions may apply.
All services for dogs and cats require Rabies vaccination (except Hawaii): Must be administered by a veterinarian or veterinarian assistant/technician and is required.
The frequency of a vaccine must be in accordance with state or provincial law. The state or provincial laws are typically:
- Puppies: At 16 weeks
- Dogs: Every year or every three (3) years as directed by a veterinarian
- Kittens: Typically, at 15-16 weeks of age
- Cats: Every year or every three (3) years
Dogs: Distemper-Parvo commonly known as DPP with Adenovirus, DAPP or DHLPP): (Hotel and Doggie Day Camp, but excluding Salon, except where required by County regulations)
- Dogs: Vaccination must be administered every year or every three (3) years, as directed by a veterinarian.
Cats: Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP or FVRCCP): (Hotel, but excluding Salon)
Kittens: Vaccination must be administered at 6-8 weeks, and again at 12 weeks and 15 weeks of age.
- Cats: Vaccination must be administered yearly or once every three (3) years according to the veterinarian's recommendation
Dogs: Bordetella (PetsHotel & DDC ): administered every 6 months
