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Recognise health issues and manage medical situations when boarding cats. Articles cover vaccinations, illness signs, veterinary decisions and handling difficult outcomes.

About Cat Vaccinations
About Cat Vaccinations
Check vaccination records before boarding any cat and understand why annual boosters protect against serious feline diseases.
How to Recognise Illness in Cats
How to Recognise Illness in Cats
Cats boarding in a cattery need watching for illness signs like sudden loss of appetite, unusual behaviour, or litter tray changes that warrant a vet visit.
How to Recognise Pining in Cats
How to Recognise Pining in Cats
Spot the signs of a pining cat in your cattery and learn why some cats struggle to settle away from home.
Refusing to Board a Cat in Your Cattery
Refusing to Board a Cat in Your Cattery
Know when to turn away a cat from your cattery and how to handle upset owners over legitimate safety concerns.
What if a Cat Dies While Boarding at Your Cattery?
What if a Cat Dies While Boarding at Your Cattery?
Here's what to do if a cat dies while boarding at your cattery, including how to handle the owner and what you should have documented beforehand.
When to Call the Vet to Your Cattery
When to Call the Vet to Your Cattery
Know when to call a vet to your cattery and when to book an appointment instead.
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