Kowaliga Veterinary Care

Kowaliga Veterinary Care is an animal hospital and boarding kennel at 8610 Kowaliga Road in Eclectic, AL, offering dog boarding to owners around Lake Martin. The kennels sit inside a working veterinary practice, so boarding dogs stay where veterinarians are on site during clinic hours. That setup tends to matter most for dogs on medication, dogs with prescription diets, and senior dogs whose owners would rather not leave town guessing.

What they offer

• Boarding kennels, which the practice describes as a pet resort
• Pet bathing and grooming
• Medication administration for dogs who need it
• Special and prescription diets
• On-site veterinarians, plus emergency and urgent care

What sets this kennel apart

The practice runs conventional veterinary medicine and integrative care side by side. On the traditional side are surgery, dental cleaning, radiography, and ultrasound. On the integrative side are acupuncture, chiropractic work, Chinese herbal treatments, and homeopathic options. Dr. Mary Battistella is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and serves as the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture's delegate to IVAS. Owners looking for a boarding spot that can also handle a health question mid-stay will find that range unusual for a small-town clinic. The practice's own writing about the facility stresses clean, well-maintained kennels and caregivers who like animals.

Practical details

The clinic keeps weekday hours of 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to noon. Drop-off and pickup have to fit inside those windows, so a Saturday return means arriving before noon. Booking is handled by phone at 334-857-1816. The address is on Hwy 63 South, and the practice also lists kwhpetcare@gmail.com for email and keeps a Facebook page at facebook.com/KWHPetCare. Full service details are posted at kowaligavet.com. Owners boarding a dog for the first time here should call ahead to confirm what the clinic needs before the stay.