If your cat is sick, old and tired, they will have special prescription diets. The right food and medication increase your pet's life expectancy, otherwise, they would simply not touch the food and starve. Leaving your puppy and kitten in a pet boarding facility is stressful, more so if the kitten or cat is on medication or a special diet. As a pet owner with a work and social life, you might have to leave your pet in a cat hostel quite a few times a year. In such cases, they must look for pet boarding and living facilities in their areas. If you’ve found the best cat hostel but are unsure of how to speak to them about your cat’s specifications, we have information for you.

If you’re going to be away for a week or ten days, you must take your kitten to a veterinarian before dropping them off at the cat hotel. This is especially important if they come with medical information, as you’ll remain updated on their health, and know if they need changes in their medication and diet. Also, talk to your veterinarian about leaving your kitten at a cat boarding facility when you’re out of town. They would give you important insights on how to prepare your cat for the same, along with recommending medication to relieve their stress in a completely new environment.

Visit the cat boarding hostel a fair few times before taking your cat, and check the general situation. Speak to them and analyse whether they are particular about their residents’ mealtimes, medication and hygiene. Each pet that comes to their facility comes with specific preferences and requirements, so discuss the activities offered to the pets, the amount of your food your pet must have and any tips on how to relax an agitated cat. Always remember that the staff at the pet boarding facility are professionals, but you must be clear about your pet’s medical and dietary specifications for its happy stay.

Though cat hotels are happy to accommodate a pet’s special dietary and medication needs, feel free to pack supplies sufficient for the entire stay. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll have to take the extra food and medication back home. Also, always leave behind an emergency contact. Looking for cat boarding? Please contact us at Balmain Cat Boarding today.