Cat Boarding Kennels
June 19th, 2010, Posted in Cat careThough in an ideal world our pets would never be left alone the reality is that they will have to be without their owners at different times and for different lengths of time. Most cats spend the daytime hours on their own while their owners go to work. They will either have access to the house through a cat flat or else have a cat kennel in the garden to retreat to should they want to escape the weather or just have a nap in a secure place. However, if you are going to be away for more than just a day then you will need to think about who will care for your feline friend.
While some people are lucky enough to have friends, family or neighbours who are willing to come in and feed their cat while they are away, many will need to think about using a boarding kennels.
Luckily most towns have at least one boarding cattery where you can leave your cat for as long as you like. Even somewhere which is basically a boarding dog kennel may have some spaces for cats too. Make a visit to the cattery before you leave your cat there to make sure that it is up to the standards you require and to find out exactly what level of care is provided. If you will need cat boarding for several weeks at a time then you should ask about whether they perform cat grooming routines to keep the cat’s coat in good condition. Ask about their access to veterinary care should your cat fall ill while you are away and find out how much human attention they will get each day. Some less scrupulous places will just leave them in the kennel and do no more than feed them daily.
To make your cat feel more secure and at home when you leave her, give the cattery her own bed from home to sleep in. The well known smell will help reduce her anxiety at being left.
If your cat requires a special diet or has health issues then it is very important that these are discussed at length so that you can be confident that she is receiving the best possible care.
Some catteries also take dogs so check that her cage will not be in close proximity to a dog kennel if she is nervous of dogs.
