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Preventative Healthcare Plan

Based on BVA/BSAVA guidance

From ch06.md (lines 223-309).

One plan per animal or per cohort, single occasion.

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Plan details

Premises (Operator Business Name and Address)

Activity

Maximum number of dogs

Date

Review date

Section 1: Risk factors

Disease transmission between dogs (parvovirus, kennel cough, distemper, etc.)

Zoonotic disease risk (to staff and visitors)

Parasite introduction (fleas, ticks, worms)

Stress-related illness (kennel cough, diarrhoea)

Injury risk (fights, escapes, equipment)

Allergic reactions (food, environmental)

Chronic conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, arthritis)

Section 2: Biosecurity measures

Hand-washing protocol (when, with what)

Footwear and clothing (changed between groups)

Visitor protocol (sign-in, hand-washing, no contact with dogs without supervision)

Equipment cleaning (bowls, leads, bedding, toys)

Quarantine period for new arrivals (if applicable)

Section 3: Vaccination requirements

Core vaccines (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis) — required for all dogs

Kennel cough (Bordetella) — required for boarding

Rabies — only for dogs travelling abroad

Titre testing — accepted in lieu of vaccination where appropriate, on vet advice

Frequency: annually (or per vaccine protocol)

Records: copy of vaccination certificate on file

Section 4: Parasite control

Flea prevention (product, frequency, vet recommended)

Worming (product, frequency, faecal egg count if indicated)

Tick prevention (product, frequency, vet recommended)

Records: parasite treatment dates on each IAP

Section 5: Isolation and disease management

When to isolate (signs of infectious disease: vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, sneezing, lethargy)

Where to isolate (the designated isolation facility)

How to isolate (separate bowls, bedding, equipment)

When to call the vet (any suspected infectious illness)

When to notify owners (immediately)

When to notify the local authority (notifiable disease)

Cleaning after isolation (full disinfection before any new dog uses the facility)

Section 6: Cleaning, disinfection, and waste

Daily cleaning protocol (what is cleaned, with what)

Weekly deep clean protocol

Disinfectant used (DEFRA-approved; effective against parvovirus, e.g. bleach, F10, Virkon S)

Waste disposal (clinical waste, faeces, soiled bedding)

Pest control (rodents, insects)

Section 7: Review and amendment

Annual review notes

Signatures

Vet name and MRCVS

Vet signature / date

Operator name

Operator signature / date

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