Leaving Cats at Home While on Vacation

We all like to take a holiday from time to time but if you are a cat owner it can present some problems. What do you do with your cat whilst you are away? With most holidays it would not be practical to take your pet with you so what are the alternatives. Although some cats are quite happy to go to a cattery in my experience most would prefer to remain in their own home.

Unlike a dog, cats do not need to be taken for a walk or need any other special treatment. Providing that they get a regular supply of food and water will manage perfectly well. However, cats can become bored especially if they are unable to leave the house in which case it is a good idea to leave some of the curtains open so that they can sit in the window and watch the world pass by. If they are playful animals you should leave their toys readily accessible. Another important point especially if the cat is going to be house bound then make sure their scratching post is left out for them unless you want to come back and find your furniture and upholstery ruined.

Cats that have access to the great outdoors, thanks to a cat flap should have few problems if left. You are going to need a relative or a neighbour who is prepared to come in regularly to feed and water the cat and to attend to its litter tray if necessary. It is important to make sure that you leave them enough of the appropriate food and possibly some of the cats favourite treats.

If you do not have any relatives, friends or neighbours who can keep an eye on your cat then another alternative is to employ the services of a cat sitter. This can be someone who moves in whilst you are away purely to look after your pet. This is possibly the best option but it is the most expensive. These days there are also cat sitting services which will visit your house once or twice a day to feed and check up on your cat and these can be quite good. If you are using the services of a cat sitter or service it is a good idea to see if you can talk to someone who has used the service before to get a recommendation.

Providing that you observe this simple rules you will return from your holiday to find that your cat will have hardly missed you. However, if it anything like mine it will sulk for a day or two after you get back just to make a point.

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