PET CARE holidy caefor pets
Now that holidays are back on the agenda at last, here’s our guide to ensuring your pets are well cared for while you are away. It’s not always possible to leave pets in the care of friends or family, meaning you’ll need to find suitable alternative accommodation for them. This is where kennels and catteries come into play. Homes away from home According to the RSPCA, one of the best ways to make sure your dog or cat will get suitable care is to board it at a reputable kennel or cattery. Please see Raining Cats & Dogs on the opposite page.
Reputable kennels and catteries will want to see an up-to-date certificate of inoculation, and as an owner, you should also make sure that you or the establishment has pet insurance in case your pet needs emergency veterinary treatment. Things to look out for when choosing a kennel or cattery • Is it clean and dry, with adequate water supplied? • Is it safe? • Is it escape-proof but with good ventilation? • Are sleeping quarters hygienic, with room to stretch? • Are there heaters to keep boarded pets warm? • Do the staff make you feel welcome? • Are enough staff members to cope with the kennel or cattery being full? • Do they carry out pet grooming? • Is their local authority licence displayed? Cats are usually very attached to their home and garden, so may find moving to a cattery unsettling. However, applying the same principles of space, light, freedom and quiet can help to make your pet’s stay at a cattery more pleasant. So, how do you choose the right place for your cat? Before booking anything, visit your preferred or
46 proposed cattery. This will allow
you to meet the staff and get a look at the cat pens. While you’re there, you’ll be able to ask questions and even pose some hypothetical situations
to learn about the care your cat receive while staying at the cattery. When they show you the pens, make sure to consider them from a cat’s point of view. Are they clean? Will they provide your cat with comfort during their stay? Can they see into other pens from their space and will this cause them some distress? How to prepare your pet for boarding • Speak to your vet about when your pet needs their boosters and get any necessary vaccinations well in advance. Make sure your pet’s vaccination record is up-to-date and take it along when you drop your pet off for boarding. • If your pet has to take regular medication to keep them well, make sure you have enough to cover the time you’re away. • Make sure the person looking after your pet has your vet’s contact details in case of emergencies. They’ll also need your contact details for while you’re away - find out their protocol if they can’t get in touch with you and need to take your pet to a vet and make sure this fits with your wishes. • A sudden change in your pet’s diet can give them an upset stomach. Provide more than enough of your pet’s usual food to cover the time you’ll be away. Leave written instructions about feeding and how much exercise your pet usually gets. • Blankets which smell of home can help your pet to settle into their temporary home. Happy holidays for you and your pets! visit
www.pdsa.org.uk for more information.
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