Cat Boarding - Get your cat ready for its holiday.

Cat Boarding

Leaving your cat behind when you go on holiday is never an easy decision. However, with the advent of pet sitters and cattery facilities, leaving your best friend at home is not such a daunting task.  Before you leave home, there are several things you should do to ensure your cat’s welfare and ease the upheaval of your holiday.

The Top Vaccines Cat Boarding Facilities Require

 Before even travelling to a cat boarding facility, you have to make sure that your cat is vaccinated against the following common diseases:  - Cat flu (feline herpes virus) - Enteritis (commonly known as cat flu) - Infectious laryngotracheitis (a highly contagious upper respiratory infection) - Feline leukaemia - Feline infectious peritonitis (a fatal, infectious disease of cats). Your cat should also be wormed and treated for fleas. Your cat will need to be treated for fleas in a cat boarding facility or with its pet sitter.

What to pack for boarding your cat 

Carrier - food - bowls - comb - spare bedding - toys and scratching post - treats - medication - brush - nail clippers - litter scoop. If your cat has a medical condition, you should provide your vet’s contact details. This way, the cattery or pet sitter can contact your vet.  Having a plan - Before you leave, ensure you know how your cat will be cared for.

The Major Benefits of Cat Boarding

1 )  Your cat will feel more secure in its own home

2) Your cat can remain in its familiar surroundings

3) Your cat will not exhibit stress-related behaviours - such as yowling or urinating outside the litter box - while in the care of a cattery

4) Your cat will be cared for by professionals.

5) Your cat will be fed and watered as per your instructions.

There are several cat boarding facilities to choose from. Deciding on the right one depends largely on your budget, your cat’s temperament and your cat’s health. 

 


 


 

 

 


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