S.L. 439.26 Art. 9Health. 10 [S.L.

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

(2) Animals shall be vaccinated in accordance with these regulations at least ten (10) days before the first (1) day in the accommodation but less than one (1) year from date of departure from the accommodation, in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions of vaccinations.

(3) Dogs shall be vaccinated against canine distemper, infectious canine hepatitis, leptospirosis, canine parvovirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine parainfluenza virus and other relevant diseases on the advice of a veterinary surgeon. Cats shall be vaccinated against infectious feline enteritis, feline respiratory diseases, feline leukaemia virus and other relevant diseases on the advice of a veterinary surgeon or as instructed in relation to cats and dogs, from time to time, by the Director for Veterinary Services.

(4) The pet sitter or pet boarder shall contact the owner of the animal, the contact person and a veterinary surgeon immediately when any animal in the accommodation falls ill, is injured or dies during their stay at the accommodation and the animal shall receive appropriate care and treatment without delay:

Provided that if the owner, or contact person, is not reachable, the pet sitter or pet boarder shall always act in the best interest of the animal under his care and on the advice of the veterinary surgeon.

(5) A first aid kit for use on animals shall be kept and stocked at all times at the accommodation. Advice from a veterinary surgeon shall be sought about the content of such kit. ACCOMMODATIONS AND PET BOARDING ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS FOR CATS AND 439.26 DOGS

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

(7) Food and water containers shall be provided and shall be cleaned and disinfected after each meal. Any discarded food residue shall be disposed of immediately.

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

(9) Excreta and soiled bedding of the animals shall be removed from the accommodation at least twice (2) a week. Such material shall be disposed of in a manner compliant with relevant laws.

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

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