We love our pets and the last thing any of us want is to find out that our pets are anxious or unhappy while they are being boarded. Cats are notoriously finicky and they can be especially hard to board, here are some tips to help get your cat ready for boarding.

Vet Visit

With any animal that is going to be boarded alongside other animals, a visit to the vet prior to boarding is always a good idea. This can help you make sure your pet is safe and healthy, can help you to pinpoint any issues that might be occurring, and can also help you to get the right vaccinations to keep your pet safe in a communal setting.

Pets that are going go to be boarded need vaccines like rabies, parvo, distemper, and any other vaccinations that prevent diseases that are commonly spread from one pet to another. This will also allow you to get a baseline for the health of your pet before you take them to board versus when they come back from the cat daycare service.

Gather the Essentials

With pets that are going to be staying in a place that is not their home, you should work to find out just what they need to not only be healthy but to feel comfortable as well. Pack the right amount of food for the time they will be away, pack any medications along with instructions on how to administer and pack beds and toys that might help them feel more at home while they are away.

These are essential items that will help your pet feel safe and secure while they are away so that they can go into boarding without as much anxiety. You can also get medication or things like calming drops from your vet to help ease the anxiety that your pet might be feeling.

Speak with the people that will be boarding your cat at length, ask any questions that you might have, and take the time to make sure that you are working to get all the information that you need to feel good about boarding your pet. Pets are like family and we want to do all we can to care for them.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, since 2017, sales of pet services have doubled and the industry is now $5.8 billion dollars. We want your pet to feel safe and to be well cared for, contact us today!