Choosing a good Cattery.. continued

 Vaccinations, elderly cats and booking your space
 

Vaccinations required for boarding a cat   
 
All catteries will require your cat to be up to date with its vaccinations against cat flu (herpesvirus and calicivirus), and feline infectious enteritis (or so-called panleukopenia), which is a highly contagious disease. Vaccinations for these diseases may be given as separate vaccines, but more commonly are given together as part of a multicomponent vaccine. The required booster intervals will, to some extent, depend on which option is chosen.
Cats going into catteries must always be vaccinated against cat flu annually; if panleukopenia vaccine is given separately then, after the first booster at a year of age, subsequent boosters need only be given every 3 years.

Elderly or ailing cats  

 
If your cat is elderly or suffering from a terminal disease, it is wise to discuss what you would like the proprietor to do in the unhappy event of the cat becoming very ill or even dying while you are away. It is helpful for the proprietor to know your wishes on this.

Book early! 

Book as early as you can – particularly during peak periods – because a good cattery will quickly be filled.
If you are planning to go abroad, pencil in a booking. You can finalise the dates assoon as you have flight details.

Advice from FAB