It’s not usually feasible to take your cat on holiday with you, therefore you will need to make arrangements for the care of your pet while you are away. You have are a number of options which will largely depend on your cat's preference; some cats prefer to stay in their own home while other cats appreciate the company of other animals:
- Have a trusted neighbour or friend, or employ one of the many agencies available to visit your house at least once per day to feed your cat. It may be safest to confine your cat indoors for the duration of your holiday in case he becomes lonely and decides to wander away from home.
- Book your cat into a boarding cattery. He will be safely confined and will have regular attention from the people caring for him. Your cat will require up to date vaccinations to stay at most catteries. This may not be appropriate if your pet becomes hugely stressed by other animals.
- Take your cat to stay with a family member or friend. It would be necessary for them to keep him confined, as he will not be familiar with the surrounding outdoor environment.
Make sure that your cat is microchipped and registered with council so that he is easily located if he runs away while you are on holiday.
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