Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccinations does my dog need to stay at Funny Faces?

Current and Completed Dog Influenza – Dog Flu (Canine Influenza) is on the rise – don’t let your best friend get sick! Dog flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads easily from dog to dog or is transmitted indirectly through bowls, toys, clothes, or hands of the owner. Unlike human flu, which is seasonal, dog flu can strike all year round. Dogs are at a higher risk when visiting: Dog Parks, Boarding Facilities, Kennels, Doggie Day Cares, Veterinarian Offices, Pet Shows, Sporting Events, and Groomers. Common signs of dog flu are: Fever, Lack of Appetite, Cough, Rapid Breathing, Lethargy. Don’t wait to vaccinate! It takes about four weeks to complete this vaccination. We cannot board your pet until it is completed.
Current and Completed Distemper/Parvo
Current Rabies
Bordetella – We highly recommended you get your pet(s) an Intranasal (through the nose) Vaccine. It must be given within the last 6 months of your booking. If your dog has never had a Bordetella vaccination or it has been one year and six weeks since your dog has last received the vaccination we require it to be completed 30 days prior to your dog(s) stay with us. We understand that this may be an inconvenience but we work hard on limiting the issues this virus can cause in our facility. The vaccine is not 100% guaranteed to stop your dog from getting a mild version of kennel cough.
Parainfluenza (Different than Dog Influenza) Speak to your veterinarian about whether your pet(s) is receiving a vaccine to prevent Parainfluenza. We strongly recommend vaccinating your pet(s) for Parainfluenza.
All vaccines MUST be completed by a veterinarian.

Read about Canine Respiratory Disease Complex

What vaccinations does my cat need to stay at Funny Faces?

Current Rabies
Current Leukemia Vaccine AND proof of Negative Leukemia test
Current and Completed FVRCP/HCP
All vaccines MUST be completed by a veterinarian.

Do I need a reservation?

You must have a reservation. This is for the saftey of all the animals and to guarantee that all animals are vaccinated properly.

Are there breeds you won’t accept?

NO – As long as it’s safe for our staff to handle your animal, then there is no problem.

What should I bring for my pets?

Bring your pet’s food! It is very important not to change your pet’s diet while they are away from home. Bring enough for the entire stay, plus some extra. Note: Your pet’s appetite will be different while they board with us, some may eat more and some may eat less. Regardless, having their own food will help them to eat.
Medications
Blankets
Toys
Treats
Crates
You can bring anything you want that makes your pet happy!

Does my dog get to go outside and play?

We let the dogs out five times a day into our 25 play yards. We like to find play groups for the dogs. If we deem it safe for all the pets then we’ll find friends for your dog to play with. This is not always the case for all the dogs. It’s dependent on who we have in the kennel on that specific day and if your dog is social.

Funny Faces Bed & Biscuit

1495 Glendale Ave.

Hanford, CA 93230

Phone: (559) 582-8888

Fax: (559) 583-1555

Email: info@funnyfacesbb.com

Hours: Monday - Sunday from 9am to 5pm

Tours of facility available daily.

Canine Respiratory Disease Complex

There are several names that refer to infectious coughing diseases that dogs get. Canine cough complex, Canine respiratory disease, Kennel cough, and Canine Infectious tracheo-bronchitis are the most frequently used. They all refer to the same condition. It is an infectious bronchitis that is characterized by a harsh, hacking cough that sounds like “something stuck in the dog’s throat.”

This can be caused by several different bacteria, viruses, or mycoplasm organism either singly or in combination with others. Vaccinations to protect against Canine cough complex are only available for Bordetella bronchiseptica, Para influenza, Adenovirus type 2, Canine Distemper, and Canine influenza. Infection with the other organisms cannot be prevented.

The normal respiratory tract has substantial safeguards against invading infectious agents. The safeguards may be diminished by change in environments, or temperature, stress, exposure to new dogs, or current illness, and many other things. Some dogs may become immune to this organism but still be a carrier and transmitter to other dogs who may have never been exposed before.

Infectious bronchitis may be of brief duration and mild enough to warrant no treatment at all or it may be more severe. An uncomplicated case runs a course of a week or two with frequent fits of coughing in a patient who otherwise feels active and normal. More severe cases often include not wanting to eat, a fever, and breathing difficulties. Medical attention should be sought for anything more than a mild case.

Boarding a dog involves changing their normal routine, environment, and increases their exposure to new dogs. Your dog may be exposed to new viruses, or bacteria that they may be susceptible to. We diligently ensure that every dog that comes here is properly immunized. We diligently clean, disinfect, and maintain proper air circulation. We are diligent in making sure that all dogs are free from any symptom of canine respiratory disease upon entering this facility. We cannot ensure that every dog present is not a carrier that may expose other dogs. We also cannot assure that your dog(s) will be completely immune to any organism that they may be exposed to while boarding.

Similarly to us or children, we receive immunizations to protect us against some respiratory diseases, but it is impossible to prevent children from catching “colds or the flu” at school, or adults from getting “colds or flu” at work or other places.

Please talk to us or your veterinarian if you have more questions about Canine Cough Complex.