Medication is one of the most common reasons owners hesitate to board. A clear handoff solves most of it, and the rate sheet adds no per-dose fees.
What to bring
Pack the original pharmacy container with the label, because it shows the drug, the strength and the prescribing instructions. Bring more than you think you need: delayed flights happen, and a few spare days of medication are far easier than a trip to a pharmacy. If a medicine must be refrigerated, tell the staff at check-in.
The AVMA advises keeping pet medications and a medical summary together as part of any emergency kit, which is the same habit that makes boarding smooth. Keep a short note in the bag with the vet's name and phone.
Write the schedule in plain terms
List each medicine, the dose, the time of day and whether it goes with food. Say how your dog likes to take it: wrapped in cheese, in a pill pocket or with a spoonful of canned food. Mention any past reactions or side effects to watch for. The boarding agreement also has a place for health conditions and feeding times, so the same information lives on file.
What it costs
Nothing extra. The 2026 rate sheet states that rates are all-inclusive: no added charge for special feedings, giving medications or walks. For one dog in Economy at $52 a night, a seven-night stay is 7 x $52 = $364 whether your dog takes no pills or five.
The medication question page and the medication FAQ have the short answers.
Conditions to talk through first
Some conditions need a conversation before booking. Diabetic dogs on insulin, dogs with seizures or dogs with complex schedules should be discussed with a manager. The kennel's own guidance is that diabetic pets are often better off in a less stressful setting, and it invites a call or a tour to talk it over. Read boarding a diabetic dog or cat for that case.
The medical release in the agreement also matters: it records your wishes if the kennel cannot reach you, from treatment level to who to call. Fill it out thoughtfully and keep your emergency contact reachable.
Before you leave
Do a final check: enough doses, the schedule written, the vet's number on the form, and a reachable contact who is not traveling with you. Then say goodbye and go; a relaxed handoff tells your dog all is well.