About Boarding at The Cat Practice...

Our boarding facilities are run by our talented staff that care for the cats like their own pets.

• Your cat will enjoy frequent attention, and playing and exercise in the Kitty Playroom, so you can be rest assured that your special friend(s) are well taken care of while you’re away.
• Daily appetite and elimination information is logged daily on every single boarding cat so we know if someone isn’t eating or using the litterbox regularly.
• Fresh litter is provided several times a day, as needed by your kitty.
• Breakfast and dinner are served with your cat’s regular food, which we have available in our “kitty kitchen".
• Freshly laundered towels are provided each day with a little “cuddly” for your friend to comfortably nap on.
• Geriatric cats or cats on medication have the advantage of always having a doctor or technician available to them if they should get ill.
• If your cat is on any medications, our technicians and assistants ensure it is given at the appropriate times, while monitoring your cat’s progress while boarding.
• Since we require current core vaccinations (rabies and distemper) and feline leukemia/FIV testing, your cat will be in a safe environment.

Accommodations...

We have upgraded the boarding housing in one ward of our boarding area to new housing units, complete with perches and portals that can grant access to the adjoining units, either side-to-side or up-and-down. Larger than our original boarding units, these spacious units can accommodate cats from multiple cats households who board well together.

Availability

Cats are placed in these housing units on a first-come-first serve basis. There is no extra charge for your cat to stay in these units. There is usually space available in these spacious units, though during holidays and holiday weekends our boarding units fill up fast so book your cat(s) reservation in advance!

The Kitty Playroom...

Each feline guest will have at least an hour daily access to an interactive and stimulating enivironment to stretch his or her legs, exercise and play.

Our custom-built Kitty Playroom includes shadowbox steps which lead to a carpeted cat walk that travels around the perimeter of the ceiling, ramps and a large window ledge to soak up some sun. To help battle kitty boredom the playroom has cozy cat furniture, scratching posts, tunnels, heated beds, and many enriching toys to keep our feline guests busy. Your kitty will enjoy the wild bird sounds from our playroom stereo.

The Playroom is still waiting on some custom painted artwork, but is already fully functional and enjoyed by many kitties throughout the day. Ask to see the Playroom at your next visit!

Boarding Requirements...

• All cats must be current on Rabies and FVRCP (distemper) vaccines (unless otherwise noted in his/her medical record by a doctor).
• All indoor-only cats must have at least two (2) feline leukemia/FIV tests. We can run this test the day your kitty comes in for boarding.
• Any cats that spend any time outdoors must have a current annual feline leukemia/FIV test and current annual feline leukemia vaccine.
• If you are not currently a client with us, we will need documentation of current core vaccination and feline leukemia/FIV test information from your regular veterinarian prior to boarding.
• If your cat is not current on vaccines, we ask that you set up an appointment for an exam and vaccines prior to boarding so the doctor can meet with you and answer all your questions.
• If your cat will be having any exams, vaccinations, bloodwork or testing while boarding, we ask that you set up a discharge time to pick up your cat on the doctor's schedule so we can speak with you regarding your cat's stay, and answer any questions you may have. Please call us at least one (1) day before you plan to pick up your cat so we can allot time on the schedule accordingly. This will also expedite your check-out since we will have everything ready to go for you.

Boarding Rates per Day...

Boarding with no medications/treatments/evaluations needed                          = $20.70

Boarding with medication/treatment/evaluation done Once per Day                 = $25.30

Boarding with medication/treatments/evaluations done Twice per Day            = $29.80

Boarding with medication/treatments/evaluations done Three Times per Day  = $34.40

Please Note:

In spite of strict adherence to sanitary, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral cleaning protocols, airborne upper respiratory viruses in cats are difficult to control. As you have seen, we require vaccination against the most serious viruses, but as with humans, cats sneeze and pass along the more common germs in the air. If your cat has been sneezing, we ask that you inform us before bringing your cat in for boarding so we can set up their house in special wards to prevent spreading of the germ. If you note any nasal or eye discharge, lethargy, or decreased appetite/thirst, a doctor may need to examine your cat and determine if treatment is needed. If you notice sneezing after boarding, we ask that you contact us as soon as this is observed so that we may note it in your cat’s medical record and work with you to contain it to a minimum.