--- title: Is There a Charge for Giving Medication? | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-charge-extra-to-give-medication/ 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/) - Do you charge extra to give medication? # Do you charge extra to give medication? No. Giving medications is included in the nightly rate, along with special feedings and walks. The rate sheet lists no medication fee. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Here the nightly rate covers medication, so a pet on regular medication costs the same as one without. ## What to bring - Medication in its original container with the pharmacy label. - Written instructions: the dose, the times and whether it goes with food. - Enough for the whole stay plus a few extra doses. - A note on anything to watch for, such as a pet who spits out pills. ## Pills, liquids and more Tell the staff on the boarding agreement about health conditions, age-related concerns, allergies and feeding instructions per pet. The agreement has space for each. Pets with arthritis, anxiety or mobility issues can find boarding harder, so the medical release asks what care you want if you cannot be reached. ## Conditions that need a conversation A pet may not be accepted if not in good health. Diabetic pets are usually better in a less stressful setting. If you are unsure, call 707-678-6600 or tour and talk with a manager. The guide to [boarding a dog on medication](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-a-dog-on-medication/) covers the practical side. ## Cats on medication Cats in the cattery follow the same rule: medication is included in the $35 nightly rate on the 2026 sheet. See the [cat medication page](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/medications-included/). ## How it is billed Medication does not appear as a separate line on the bill. Your total is the nightly rate for the kennel class, times the number of nights, plus half a night for an afternoon pick-up if that applies. A one-dog stay of five nights in Business Class is 5 x $59, or $295, whether or not your dog takes medicine. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels rates page](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Happy Paws Kennels things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.pdf) ### 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 - [Medications at no charge](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/medications-included/) - [Boarding a dog on medication](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/boarding-a-dog-on-medication/) - [Medications and health](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/medications/) - [Can you board a diabetic pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-you-board-a-diabetic-pet/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Do you charge extra if I bring my own food?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-charge-extra-if-i-bring-my-own-food/) - [What food do you feed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-food-do-you-feed/) - [Can my dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-dogs-share-a-kennel/) - [Can my cats share a condo?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-cats-share-a-condo/) - [Do you take intact dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-take-intact-dogs/) - [How old does my puppy need to be?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-old-does-my-puppy-need-to-be/) - [Which vaccines do you require?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/which-vaccines-do-you-require/) - [Do you require the canine flu vaccine?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-require-the-canine-flu-vaccine/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Do you give injections? Please call 707-678-6600 to ask about the specific medication. ### Can I bring a liquid medicine? Yes, in the original labeled container with instructions. ### Is the nightly rate higher for senior pets? The rate sheet has one nightly rate per kennel class.