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PUTTING YOU CAT IN A CATTERY
WHEN GOING ON HOLIDAY
When the owner of a cat is thinking about
going on holiday, it is as well to remember beforehand that
arrangements must be made for the animal’s well-being.
It is not sufficient to leave food and water out for it, as
it would probably eat it all at once, and would have opt go
without for the rest of the period. A good neighbour may be
willing to come in and feed the cat regularly and shut it
up for the night. No cats should be left out all night, as
they are frequent causes of road accidents, if they themselves
are not the victims. Friends may be kind enough to take the
animal into their home, but it must be impressed on them that
cats are escapists and care must be taken that a visiting
cat does not have access to open windows, doors or even chimneys.
Animal societies and cat clubs will supply addresses of boarding
kennels or people willing to look after pets. Vets are sometimes
prepared to board cats.
Boarding catteries must now be inspected and licensed, with
the licence hung in full view. Visit any cattery before sending
your cat there, see the licence and inspect the house in which
your pet will be kept.
Before accepting, the proprietor will insist that your cat
had been vaccinated against the likes of feline
leukemia virus and infectious enteritis and will ask for
a ‘good health’ certificate from a vet. This is
not only a protection for the other animals, but is a safeguard
for your pets. A list of the cat’s food likes and dislikes
should be taken to the boarding cattery with the animal.
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