--- title: FAQ: Food & Treats at Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/faq/food/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - Food and treats # Food and treat questions House food is free: grain-free dry kibble and wet food for dogs, and pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble for cats. You can also bring your own food at no charge, in its original bag. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) What boarders eat, how to pack special diets, and what happens when a first-timer skips a meal. ## House food ### What do dogs eat at the kennel? Grain-free dry kibble and a wet or canned food, either or both. Farm-fresh eggs, hot dogs and dog treats are also on hand. ### What do cats eat? Canned pate and a chicken-and-rice kibble. ### Does the house food cost extra? No. Rates are all inclusive, with no charge for special feedings. ## Bringing your own ### Can I bring my pet's food? Yes, at no charge. Bring enough for the whole stay plus a little extra, in the original bag. ### Do I need to pre-portion meals? No. Write the amounts in cups, teaspoons or tablespoons on the agreement or a note, and the staff do the rest. ### What about allergies or a special diet? Tell the staff when you drop off and list them on the pet information page of the boarding agreement. Bring the diet your pet is on. ### Can I bring a slow-feeder bowl? Yes, if your pet uses one. Bowls are provided for everyone else. ## Appetite ### What if my pet will not eat? First-time boarders sometimes skip a meal or two. If a pet keeps refusing, the staff offer enticing treats such as hot dogs. ### Are there treats to buy? Yes. A Happy Pup Cup and a Happy Lick Mat (peanut butter or cheese) are $4.99 each, and a Happy Pupsicle, a frozen bell pepper treat in beef or chicken, is $7.99, on the 2026 rates. ## Feeding times ### Can feeding times follow my routine? Yes. The agreement asks for feeding times and amounts for each pet, and the staff follow them. ### Do I pay more for medication with meals? No. Medications given with food are included. ### What if my pet has a food allergy? Write it on the pet information page of the boarding agreement and tell the staff at drop-off. Bring the food your pet normally eats, in the original bag. ### Can my pet have a treat from home? Ask the staff first. The house treats are free, and any treat you bring should be named on the agreement along with the amount. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels: things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Food and special diets](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/food-and-special-diets/) - [Medications at no charge](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/medications-included/) - [Happy extras](https://happypawskennels.com/extras/) - [Switching dog food safely](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/switching-dog-food/) - [Medications and health](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/medications/) ## Other question topics - [### Reservations and booking](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/reservations/) - [### Drop-off and pick-up](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/drop-off-and-pick-up/) - [### Holiday deposits and cancellations](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/holiday-deposits/) - [### Payment](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/payment/) - [### Medications and health](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/medications/) - [### Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/vaccines/) - [### Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/cats/) - [### Small pets](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/small-pets/) - [### Day care](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/day-care/) - [### Baths](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/baths/) - [### Tours and visits](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/tours/) - [### What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/what-to-bring/) - [### Safety and cleaning](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/safety/) - [### Military and long-term stays](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/military-and-long-term/) - [### Extras and play sessions](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/extras/)