--- title: Flea and Tick Prevention Before Boarding | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/flea-and-tick-prevention/ 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/) - [Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/) - Flea & tick prevention before boarding # Flea and tick prevention before boarding Happy Paws Kennels asks every pet to arrive free of fleas and ticks. If a flea or tick problem is found after drop-off, the pet is bathed and the owner pays for the bath. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Fleas are not a vaccine topic, but they are on the kennel's vaccination page because they affect every guest. Here is the rule and how to avoid a surprise. ## The rule The kennel's page says that to keep the pets in its care healthy and happy, it requests that each pet arrive flea and tick free. After drop-off, if staff find a guest with a flea or tick problem that needs attention, the pet is bathed and the owner is responsible for the price of the bath. Bath prices are given on request and depend on size and coat; the [bath chart](https://happypawskennels.com/data/bath-price-chart/) shows the 2024 sheet. ## Why fleas matter in a kennel Fleas hop from pet to pet and into bedding, so one guest with a problem can mean many. The kennel's page notes that fleas can be found almost anywhere, which makes them hard to avoid, and that routine use of an effective flea preventive helps protect a dog before an infestation can start. Preventives come over the counter or by prescription, and the page suggests asking your veterinarian which suits your pet. ## Ticks and country air Happy Paws is on country acres with a grass field, and dogs run through grass. A tick check at home the night before drop-off takes a couple of minutes: run your fingers over the ears, neck, armpits and between the toes. If you find a tick, your veterinarian can tell you how to remove it and whether anything else is needed. ## A checklist for the week before - Give your usual flea and tick preventive on schedule, so the dose has time to work. - Check your pet, especially ears, neck and belly. - If you find fleas or ticks, call your veterinarian before the stay. - Tell the front desk if you think there may be a problem. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm for your pet. ## Other reading Flea prevention is one of three recommended items on the kennel's list. The others are [heartworm prevention](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/heartworm-prevention/) and the [leptospirosis vaccine](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/leptospirosis/). The [what to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) page covers the rest of the packing. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### 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 - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Bath price chart by weight & coat](https://happypawskennels.com/data/bath-price-chart/) - [What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) - [Heartworm prevention in the Delta](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/heartworm-prevention/) - [Baths](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/baths/) ## Is my pet ready? Who is staying? Dog Cat Both Pick-up date Dog vaccines (required) Rabies Good until Distemper/Parvo (DHPP) Good until Bordetella (kennel cough) Good until Canine Influenza (H3N2 - H3N8) Good until Cat vaccines (required) Rabies Good until FVRCP Good until Tick each vaccine your pet has had. Add the date it runs out to check it against your pick-up day. This checks our boarding requirements, not your pet's health. Your veterinarian decides which vaccines your pet should have and when. Upload records to your [ProPetware account](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin), email them, or bring a copy at check-in. ## Read next - [Kennel cough](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough/) - [Kennel cough symptoms](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kennel-cough-symptoms/) - [How long is kennel cough contagious?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/how-long-is-kennel-cough-contagious/) - [Canine respiratory illness outbreaks](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dog-respiratory-illness/) - [Puppy vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/puppy-vaccine-schedule/) - [Adult dog vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/adult-dog-vaccine-schedule/) - [Kitten vaccine schedule](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/kitten-vaccine-schedule/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) 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/). ### Is flea prevention required? It is recommended. What the kennel asks is that pets arrive flea and tick free. ### What happens if my dog has fleas at drop-off? If the kennel finds a flea or tick problem after drop-off, the pet is bathed and the owner pays for the bath. ### How much is the bath? Baths are priced on request by size and coat. The 2024 chart is on the bath chart page; please ask to confirm. ### Does this apply to cats? Yes. The page asks all pets to arrive flea and tick free.