What should you do to prepare for your first cat boarding experience? This is the question most often asked. People are somewhat apprehensive should they have never boarded their cat prior to.
First of all, cats are flexible and adaptable. The younger the cats are, the more easily they adapt. Older felines usually take longer to warm up to cat boarding. But it all depends around the cat (isn't that always the case!). Some older cats just seem to say ho-hum and take it in stride. Others may take a couple of days. Their usual protest is not to eat. But when they get hungry, they will eat.
With the correct cat boarding facility, there is usually no problem getting cats to adapt. Personally, I like the challenge of the skeptical cat. It gets additional attention from me. We consider it a personal challenge to win them over. I think any cat boarding facility will have exactly the same approach.
Now what can you do to help ease the changeover? First round up some of their favorite toys to take to the cat boarding. Also, if they have a favorite cat blanket or bed with their smells on them, go along also. Do they have preferred treats? Take those too.
If you are planning an extended trip, you might consider taking your cat in for cat boarding for several 1 or 2 day time stays. This lets your kitty get the idea that when it is left for cat boarding, that you will come back for this.
Now you must be forewarned when you come back for your cat. A lot of them just look at you and don't appear very excited. In fact a number of them act like they don't want to depart. My suspicion is that it is that old cat logic at the office again.....I'll show you....A few of the owners say that their cats pout for a couple of days when they get home. One thing is for sure, cats get the last word in.
The cat boarding experience is usually harder on the cat owner than the cat. With almost everyone using a cell phone today, we motivate owners to call and check in each and every once in a while. That way we can provide an update on how the cat is doing and hopefully relieve the owners anxiety.
Try cat boarding, you may find that cat boarding fills a very important require in your life and gives you the reassurance when you have to leave your cat for a few days.
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