Planning Your Summer Vacations? 4 Things You Should Do When Leaving Your Cat With A Boarding Service
Posted on: 9 February 2018
If you're planning your summer vacation, now's the time to start thinking about arrangements for your family cat. Leaving your cat alone for the weekend is one thing, but if you're going to go away for longer than that you'll need to make arrangements. While cats do tend to prefer their privacy, they also require care and attention. If you've never left used cat boarding services before, here are four tips that will ensure a safe and pleasant experience.
Book a Manicure
If this will be your cat's first time in a boarding facility, it might become a bit skittish around strangers. Unfortunately, those first encounters might be a bit painful for the caregivers, especially if your cat has long nails. It's not uncommon for cats to lash out with their claws when they feel threatened. One way to prevent serious scratches, and allow boarding center staff to get close to your cat during those first tense moments, be sure to book a manicure before you leave on vacation. That way, your cat will have short, well-manicured nails.
Provide Vital Information
If you're going to be gone for more than a few days, don't forget to provide plenty of vital information about your cat. This information should include things like a complete description of medical conditions, the contact information for your cat's veterinarian, and your contact information. Don't forget to leave a list of alternate contact numbers in case the staff has a problem getting a hold of you.
Bring Your Own Food
If your cat is finicky about the food it eats, now's not the time to try and make dietary changes. Instead, bring plenty of your cat's favorite food along to the boarding center. That way, the staff can make sure that your cat is happy with the food it's being provided while you're away. If your cat has favorite treats, bring those along as well.
Leave a Prepaid Pet Care Budget
If you're going on an extended vacation, and your cat will be in the boarding center for more than a week, it's important that you plan for unexpected expenses. The best way to do that is to set up a prepaid pet care budget. This will allow you to put money into an account that the staff can use for things such as extra food or snacks, or emergency medical care, should your cat become ill while you're away.
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