Essential Tips for Cat Boarding: A Comprehensive Guide
Part 1: Important Considerations for Boarding Your Cat at a Pet Shop
1. Before boarding your cat, it's crucial to train it to use travel items like carriers and pet bags, as well as to get accustomed to the transportation process. This will help your cat adjust to the journey from your home to the pet shop.
2. To make your cat feel more at home, introduce items with its scent to the cage it will be staying in. You can collect your cat's scent from its chin and rub it around the corners of the pet shop's cage. Additionally, place familiar items like towels and beds in the cage, or bring a disposable litter box filled with its recent litter.
3. It's also essential to research the pet shop's operation and facilities beforehand. Be aware of any unvaccinated pets and whether there is an isolation area for sick animals. Try to maintain your cat's diet and have the pet shop staff feed it the same food it's used to.
Part 2: Important Considerations for Boarding Your Cat at a Cat Hotel
1. Boarding your cat at a highquality cat hotel is a great option, but ensure the environment is exceptionally clean and that your cat has a private room with a resting area, scratching posts, food and water, a litter box, and ample lighting.
2. Cat hotels should be equipped with cameras to allow owners to monitor their pets and prevent any unforeseen incidents. Each room should be separated by walls and not be able to communicate with other rooms to minimize the cats' exposure to each other.
Should you feel uncomfortable with boarding your cat, you can opt for inhome pet care services. This allows your cat to stay in its familiar environment while maintaining its feeding and exercise routines, with the only change being the person providing the food. However, these premium services can be quite expensive, so pet owners should consider their budget when making a decision. For more information on cat boarding, continue reading "How to Care for Your Cat During Long Vacations?".
