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Will there be screening for Immunizations/Fleas/Heartworm?

Like the title says, is there anything in the works to require dog owners to provide proof of immunizations and flea/heartworm treatment? The spread of fleas and heartworm has been proven to be moving further north into regions usually free of those pests, and these diseases are extremely virulent here in the South.

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I usually ask: "will your dog be due for its monthly flea/tick or heartworm treatment during its stay?" at the meetup. I've never had a client NOT offer what their dog is on and when they get it with that question. You could also ask in terms of wanting to know what they're on in case of emergency.

I also ask if the dog wears its registration tag on its collar "since it's required to use the dog parks, and we might go to the one up the street." (all 100% true) I've had a few clients just give me the tags (rabies and registration) to hold onto while their dog stays since they don't keep the tags on the collar, but have them. Here, to register your dog, you must have the rabies and distemper vax (unless medically exempted, and they still issue a "special" tag for those dogs).

I get where you're coming from, and yes/no questions for various vax and treatments would sure be nice on the client side. That said, a couple easy and non-accusatory questions can confirm that the dog you're sitting is good to go. If the potential client says they don't vaccinate (at least for the bare basics), register, or treat their dog for fleas/ticks/heartworm, you can always decline. I've never encountered a client who didn't do those things.