A family emergency has come up, and I need to leave the country for a few weeks (up to 3.5 weeks). I have a five-year-old kitty who is a little people-shy, and I think the best option right now is to board her at the vet's. However, I've never boarded her for such a long time, usually when I board her it's only for a week or two at the most.
Should I expect any negative effects for boarding her for so long? Usually when I board her and take her back home she's really happy and a little angry too. Is 3.5 weeks to long to board the cat?
2007-02-22 15:51:51 · 9 answers · asked by Cindy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The reason I'm choosing the vet's is because my cat gets bladder infections kind of frequently, and then we have to feed her medicine. I think that it's hard for people that are cat-sitting to notice that she's sick or if she is sick need to have to feed her the pills.
2007-02-22 16:00:36 · update #1
Your cat will be just fine, if you board it at the vets. My rather shy cat has been boarded, then we tried having a pet company come to our own house, and feed the cat. We also had housesitters live in, and the time the cat was boarded, it was the happiest, and least stressed. Another plus for boarding, is that the cat will be safe and secure, and you wont worry or fret over it yourself.
2007-02-22 16:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't see why it would be a problem for her.
I usually wear & sleep in a t shirt or a baby's recieving blanket for a few days and then be sure to bring that item to the vets with me & explain that I want it kept in the cage.
If you bring 2 items {I would use 2 for that long of a time} then if the cat has an accident they can put the back-up item in the kennel.
I have found that it comforts them to have something with familiar smells of home near them.
You can also get one of those talking picture frames and address them by name with a soothing message the vet ***'ts can play once in a while. A keychain with the little voice reminder on it can work the same way & can be clipped on the cage so it's easy for someone to play as they walk by.
2007-02-22 16:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by runesofgaia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you are fully aware your cat has emotions....glad to see that. I fully understand family emergency as well.
But remember, this cat will live in a 3' cage for the next 3.5 wks. How would you feel to all of a sudden be put into a closet for the next 3.5 wks. That is how that cat is gonna feel.
I would look for a family friend to come over and at check on the cat and leave them home. Or find a pet sitter than can take them in at their house or visit yours while gone. Ask a local child that has no pets in the house to babysit the cat at their house for this duration, pay the child.
I am just so against caging animals.....that is jail for a creature that did no wrong.
2007-02-22 15:57:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with "dad to multiple saved strays." However, you don't always need to give your cat to someone else. Give the local neighbor kid a key, show them how to feet the cat and change it's litter box, and then pay the kid 5 bucks a day or something. Make sure this is a young boy or girl that you can trust so they'll take good care of your pet. Ask them to play with your cat too. That way, your cat stays in familiar surroundings.
Boarding is not meant for long term.
2007-02-22 16:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would depend on where you board it, and if it has been there before. Is your cat used to being board? Is there anyone you know the cat is familiar with that may be able to swing in the place to check on the cat?
2007-02-22 15:56:40 · answer #5 · answered by Muriah Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could get someone to house sit and take care of her at home?
Dogs and cats go into quarantine when they enter Australia for anywhere from 30 to 90 days and they all do fine.
She might be grumpy when you get back, but she'll be fine.
2007-02-22 15:57:45 · answer #6 · answered by Charlie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think it's fine. Yes, negative effects will be her attitude. But she will get over it in time. The main thing is you will have peace of mind knowing she's ok. Have a safe trip.
2007-02-22 16:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by msprissysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine. We had to quarentine our cat for a month when we moved to Hawaii, and she's just as affectionate as she was before. Her age at the time was close to your cat's age, too, so it should be fine.
2007-02-22 16:07:26 · answer #8 · answered by mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the vet to pay a little extra attention to her, she will adjust. Hope all goes well with your family.
2007-02-22 15:55:53 · answer #9 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋