S.L. 439.15 Art. 9Health.

(1) All reasonable precautions shall be taken to prevent the outbreak and spread of diseases. No animal which is suffering from, or could reasonably be suspected of having come into contact with any other animal suffering from, any infectious or contagious disease, or which is infested with parasites, shall be brought into the establishment.

(2) (a) Animals boarded in the establishment shall have received vaccinations laid down in these regulations at least ten days before the first date of boarding but less than one year from date of departure from the establishment, or in accordance with manufacturers’ instruction.

(b) Dogs shall be vaccinated against canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, leptospirosis, canine parvovirus and other relevant diseases on the advice of a veterinarian.

(c) Cats shall be vaccinated against infectious feline enteritis, feline respiratory diseases and other relevant diseases on the advice of a veterinarian.

(3) Animals shall have received proper treatment against ticks and fleas or where animals did not receive treatment they shall be treated against ticks and fleas on the day of their arrival in the establishment.

(4) Ill or injured animals shall receive appropriate care and treatment without delay. The responsible person of the animals shall contact a veterinary surgeon when any animal in the establishment falls ill or is injured.

(5) Facilities for isolating ill or injured animals shall be made available.

(6) A first aid kit for use on animals shall be kept and stocked at all times. Advice from a veterinarian shall be sought about the content of such kit.

(7) Equipment provided for human use must be stored and cleaned separately from the animals’ equipment.

(8) Food and water vessels shall be provided and cleaned and disinfected after each meal. Any food residue discarded has to be disposed of.

(9) Excreta and soiled bedding shall be collected and stored in impervious containers with close-fitting lids away from direct sunlight unless another means of approved disposal is present.

(10) Excreta and soiled bedding shall be removed from the establishment at least twice a week. Such material shall be disposed of in a manner compliant with relevant laws.

(11) Suitable bedding shall be provided which allows the animal to be comfortable and which is capable of being easily and adequately cleaned and disinfected. Bedding material shall be checked daily and must be maintained in a clean, parasite-free and dry condition.

(12) Records of the substances used for the prevention of pests including the dates of application shall be kept. Such applications must be carried out in a manner that shall not harm or injure animals kept within the establishment.