Bed & Biscuit

Boarding your diabetic pet

If your pet has been diagnosed with diabetes and is currently receiving insulin injections, then your pet requires special care from our boarding team. After years of boarding diabetic cats and dogs we have come up with a new comprehensive boarding package for your pet’s stay with us. In developing this package we look at the most common factors we face when boarding pets with diabetes including:

• Boarding can be a stressful activity and result in increased glucose levels in both dogs and cats.
• When boarding some dogs and cats eat very little or at times refuse to eat their meals altogether.
• Diabetic pets that begin vomiting while boarding.
• Increased urine output (beyond what is expected from diabetic patients).

In order to properly care for your pet, we will include the following in every boarding stay (in addition to the routine boarding care): Daily BG check, Urine glucose strips if necessary, Urinalysis if necessary, appetite stimulant if prescribed by the doctor, alternative foods to promote interest in eating, and administration of insulin. The total cost of boarding your diabetic pet is 45.00 a night. In order to provide your pet with the very best care while you are away, and to give you peace of mind knowing your best friend is stable, happy and comfortable, all diabetic boarders must first meet specific conditions and requirements.

• The diabetic boarding assessment must be completed PRIOR to your pets stay with Goose Creek Bed & Biscuit.
• If recently diagnosed (within the last year), a copy of your pet’s last glucose curve
• You must bring your own food for boarding.
• Bring your insulin and all syringes with your pet.
• Fill out the diabetic insulin schedule for our boarding team.

Additional conditions:

Once in boarding, if your pet refuses to eat or is otherwise doing poorly, your pet may be hospitalized at your expense. Hospitalized boarding can range from $65-$75/night + any additional medical costs associated with their stay.

Dog Information

We can accommodate forty large dogs in our top of the line Snyder indoor/outdoor kennels, and all of our dogs receive a bed and cookies upon check in.

If you have a small dog or puppy under 20lbs or elderly dog , we have special indoor only spaces just for them.

All dogs are leash walked in our fenced in yard twice daily. Dogs in the small dog room or suites are leash walked three times daily. Doggie doors in the indoor/outdoor runs are open all day and closed at night. All dogs are normally fed twice daily, but accommodations can be made for various feeding schedules and water is available at all times. All dogs are given a kuranda bed  for relaxing. All runs/cages are disinfected once daily. Gourmet Cookies are available for purchase in our lobby if you would like us to give your dog a sweet treat before bed.

Our “doggie beach suite” was added in 2003 to offer pets indoor luxury at it’s finest. Our dog suite is furnished with one or two beds,elevated food and water bowls, a private television and a huge window. All “beach bums” are leash walked three times a day.

Our “canine farmhouse” was added in 2009 with luxury accommodations for the cultured country canine. Our farm suite is furnished with one bed, a canine condo,  elevated food and water bowls, a private television and a view of the playcare park. All “country canines” are leash walked three times a day.

Doggie Daycare

We offer daycare Monday through Friday. Daycare is day boarding care and dogs are not included in our playgroup. Dogs staying for daycare are walked midday and individual time with a team member can be added as a TLC package. You may drop off any time after 8:00am and pick up no later than 5:30pm.

What you may bring for boarding:

• One toy per dog
• Beds are not allowed (we provide Kuranda beds) and we do not accept towels or blankets.
• We serve Science Diet Sensitive Stomach, however you may bring your pet’s own food. If bringing your own food, we ask that it be placed in a gallon size zip lock bag and that you only bring enough for your pet’s stay.
• You may bring treats for your pet.
• If your pet is on medication, we will be happy to give it at no additional charge. It must be brought in the original labeled bottle from your veterinarian. If our hospital team has to relabel/rebottle it, there will be a $7 additional fee.

Boarding Requirements:

All canines boarding with us must have an up to date:

• DHPP
• Bordetella
• Canine Influenza( both H3N8 and H3N2 strains are required)
• Rabies
• Fecal

*puppies under 16 weeks of age may board in the puppy room only and must have received at least 2 DHPP vaccines, Canine influenza, and a Bordetella vaccine. They must also have a negative fecal.

Cat Information

Our facility is capable of boarding twenty six cats in kitty condos (all of which have a window view), designed with cat nappers for their comfort. We have video entertainment for our feline friends around the clock and we have a variety of toys to encourage and satisfy cats natural instincts to scratch, hunt, and play, two hideaways, and catnip filled toys to swat.

Our cat suite has a private window perch, a cat condo tower with a scratching post and catnip filled toys to enjoy. This suite is large enough to accommodate three cats comfortably.

Boarding Requirements:

All cats boarding with us must have an up to date:

• FVRCP
• Feline Leukemia
• Rabies
• Fecal or deworming

Puppy Playcare

At Goose Creek Bed & Biscuit, we understand the dog psyche and their need to exercise. Boredom leads to destructive behaviors like chewing, licking, digging, or barking. Play keeps a dog’s body and mind active. An active dog is a happy pup, and our goal is for your pet to be as happy as they can possibly be. Our staff supervises your dogs as they play in our designated dog exercise areas, while getting in on the action playing fetch and other games with our guests. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring that your dog is safe and well cared for at all times and each member of the staff is thoroughly trained in basic obedience, animal behavior, certified canine first aid and CPR. We have Playcare Monday thru Friday.

What happens during the day of Playcare?

8:00am-9:00am

“Meet n’ Greet” & Breakfast time

Your dog will be greeted and escorted to his or her area to prepare for the day’s activities. Dogs who have not had their morning meal will be served breakfast. All dogs then will be safely introduced to new friends. Playgroups will be determined by size and temperament. Let the fun begin!

9:30am-11:30pm

Morning Recess

Playcare dogs will have supervised playtime in our outdoor play yard areas. An assortment of activities will be included. On hot weather days, we will offer doggie pool time for those who like the water.

12:00pm-2:00pm

Yummy Snack & Rest and Relax

Every dog will get a special treat and then time to take a nap. They will all go to their own area with a comfortable mat. They will listen to classical music as they rest their minds and re-energize.

2:30pm-4:30pm

Afternoon Recess

Same as morning play time. We also offer individualized training during this time. Ask us about signing your dog up for our training plans with Desiree.

5:00pm

Saying our good byes

Your dog will be eagerly awaiting your arrival. Your dog will reward you with a nice, relaxing evening at home.

All puppies must have at least 2 DHPP boosters and a Bordetella vaccination to join. By the time they reach 20 weeks of age they must have completed their DHPP series and have received both the Bordetella, Canine Influenza, and Rabies vaccine. All dogs must have a negative fecal each year.

Bed & Biscuit Staff

Kiersten Ranly
Boarding Director

Kiersten joined the Biscuit Team as a kennel technician in 2019 and has grown quickly into one of the best managers we could ask for! She moved to Charleston in 2017 from Aiken, SC where she was a veterinary assistant for a dog rescue. It was then that she knew this was the right field for her. When she’s not working, she’s at home with her sweet, and crazy as can be, 2 year old son, 2 amazing pups and 3 cats who all love to keep her on your toes. We absolutely love having her as our person to look up to!

Prices & Packages

Canines

Dog boarding options:

Pricing per night:

• Indoor/outdoor run $39
• Indoor outdoor run(2 dogs) $69
• Suites $55
• Suites (2 dogs) $95
• Small dog kennel $29

Additional TLC packages for dogs:

• *Pup cup- a delicious blend of peanut butter or pumpkin and yogurt mixed and frozen. $4
• *Extra walk $7
• *Playcare while boarding T-Th $15
• *Enrichment activities- 20 minute private session tailored to your pups liking(puzzles, fetch, tug toys, sniff and search)$15

Doggie Daycare(M-F) $20 per day

Puppy Playcare(T-Th) depending on season

• 9:30am-12:00pm Morning Recess
• 12:00pm-1:30pm Snack, Rest, and Relax
• 1:30pm-4:00pm Afternoon Recess
• Must pick up no later than 5:20pm. Our lobby closes at 530pm.
• $25 per day or 10 days for $200

Felines

Cat boarding options:

Pricing per night:

• Single condo $20
• Double condo $40
• Double condo(2 cats) $40
• Cat suite $45
• Cat Suite(2 cats) $65
• Kitty Daycare
• Monday- Friday $20 per day

Additional TLC Packages for cats:

• *Social hour-10am-430pm/ free time to mingle with other cats. $15
• *Brush out $15
• *Catnip toy $3