
How Can You Tell If A Cat Is Doing Well In Boarding?
Oct 4, 2024
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Nothing stresses out a cat owner more than the concerns popping up in their head when their furry friend is left at a cat boarding!
Worrying about the cat? Will they play? Can you still check on it while you are away?
One of the new concepts emerging in the pet parents' world to address all these woes is top-notch cat boarding. Both the pet owner and the pet can be stress-free during their stay in a high-end and safe cat boarding. Want to know how?Â
Cat boardings are one of the safest accommodation facilities that provide quality care and grooming, comfort, and playful activities for your cat to thrive and enjoy its stay.
Time in the hotel:
With plenty of opportunity to play and rest, a high-end boarding facility ensures that it provides the cat with a well-structured routine, which includes individual enclosures and cozy spaces. Cats like to quietly observe their surroundings, preferring the comfort of a calm environment. As such, cat boardings ensure a conducive environment for the cat, with specially trained staff. The cat boarding uses cat-specific activities or playing with toys to boost the cat’s engagement levels.
Playing and eating habits:
A healthy appetite (at least after a few days of adjusting) signifies the cat is adjusting well. To ensure this, the cat boarding follows your feeding schedule as close as possible and encourages cat owners to bring in their food so that there is no change in their diet. They will be in touch if your cat is not eating well and ask for tips on what may entice her. Also, regular, active play sessions give the cat a stress-free environment where the cat’s well-being is boosted. If a cat plays with interactive toys displaying regular levels of energy and drive, it indicates that the stay is not only comfortable but also enjoyable. Lethargic cats might require closer monitoring and indicate signs of stress.
Photo & video updates:
A high-end cat hotel sends photo and real-time video updates to the pet parents, ensuring the cat's well-being. These video updates are not only visual bytes of your pets but also a good source of assurance that your pet is in the right hands. You can look out for signs of stress or relief and check if your cat is having an enjoyable stay. With transparent communication from the boarding staff and frequent photo/video updates, you can feel confident and stay connected as pet parents.Â
Cleanliness and grooming:
Another sign of an experienced boarding facility is a well-groomed cat. Brushing your cat regularly, timely cleaning out of litter – these are some key areas to guide your decision on choosing the most appropriate cat boarding. A well-groomed cat will come back to you happier, healthier and with a clean coat.Â
Behaviour when you pick your cat up:
At the end of the stay, when you pick up your cat from the boarding, it is important to note its reaction. A relaxed cat will quickly bond and reunite with the pet parent. There will be ideally no signs of resistance or stress. However, we have know of cats that may take a while to adjust after having to be put in a carrier and ride in the car, so give them time to adjust back home.
At Shangri-Paw, we understand the concerns of a pet owner and, therefore, have designed spaces that aim to provide stress-free environments and a comfortable stay for your furry friends. With the help of trained staffs, we assure that your cat’s playfulness, cleanliness, grooming, eating patterns and regular photo/video updates will help you determine how well the cat is adjusting to the new boarding environment. We will check in with you after you return home with your cat to ensure they adjust well after their stay!
The answer to your concerns in this scenario will always end with a smile!