Cat owners generally leave their feline friends at home, where cats know the territory and feel most comfortable. However, you can take advantage of cat boarding services, when and where appropriately needed. Here are four reasons why you may board your cat rather than leave him/her at home while you are away:
Your Cat Requires Daily Medication
Some cats require medication daily. Pills to prevent urinary tract infections, antibiotics, anti-anxiety medications, and insulin shots for older cats with diabetes are just a few examples. These cats cannot be left alone for days at a time without someone to administer their medications. Hence, it behooves you to board your cat so that he/she receives the necessary medication.
Your Cat Has Major Separation Issues
Some cats have mental health problems, which can be quite severe. Even if your cat receives medication for this issue, he or she may still have problems while you are away. Having another cat around can bring some relief, but it can also make things worse. If you have a cat with these particular anxiety issues, leaving kitty alone at home for several days could result in lots of bathroom accidents all over the house and plenty of destructive behavior. Boarding him/her helps you avoid unpleasant surprises when you return home.
Your Cat Hates Everyone but You
Cat personalities are what they are; as unique as the cat's own appearance. As such, there will always be cats that hate everyone but their singular humans. They claw, bite, attack, and scratch everyone else that comes in the door. When your friends and family know that your cat is "evil," they will refuse to help you care for it while you are out of town. Cat boarders have experience with these particular personalities and will be sure to help your kitty settle in quietly away from other humans and cats.
Other Reasons for Boarding Your Cat
There may be some other reasons why you want to board your cat. You may be fearful that he/she will miss you and cry constantly while you are gone. You may worry that he/she will get injured, and then there is no one to check on him/her or take him/her to the vet. Whatever the reason, you may be boarding your cat to alleviate your own worries and fears rather than just protecting your kitty. That is perfectly okay to do so, too.
Contact a local boarding service for more information.
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