Taking a cat on vacation - is that possible?
You are ready for your next vacation, but at home, you have your four-legged furry friend that you would rather not put into care? Good news: In principle, it is possible to take your cat on vacation. However, it depends on a few things like the suitable accommodation, the health status of your cat, and whether she is by nature** →suitable for traveling.
Staying in a hotel or vacation apartment with a cat
There are indeed holiday homes, apartments, and even hotels that allow bringing cats. You can usually find information about this on the accommodation's websites or you can simply call them and ask. The policies for bringing cats and other pets usually vary by accommodation and provider. Just like when traveling with dogs, most providers charge a small surcharge per night for the accompanying pet.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Manche Urlaubsunterkünfte erlauben es, dass man seine Katze mitbringen darf. Häufig ist der Aufenthalt von Tieren an einen Aufpreis und bestimmte Hausregeln gebunden.
For hotels, it is also not uncommon that pets are never allowed to be left unattended in the rooms, for example, when you want to go for breakfast. Some of them offer pet-friendly services such as providing pet beds, bowls, and even food.
Perfect for on the go - thanks to our varied multipacks, you can also spoil your cat deliciously and healthily while on vacation. For example, you can get our →"Sauce Menus" in multipack in turkey, beef, and tuna fillet varieties. Space-saving and pre-portioned, packed for uncomplicated feeding while traveling.
Damit deine Katze im Urlaub richtig schlemmen kann - unser Futtersortiment
Putting your cat in a boarding house
Cats that you want to travel the world with must by nature also fit this lifestyle. A rather sensitive house cat is probably not the right travel companion and could become very stressed on the way and in the worst case even get sick from it. In such cases, for the sake of your furry friend, you should consider whether she would be better off in a cat boarding house or otherwise cared for.
A cat boarding house is a kind of cat hotel. Here, too, the care systems vary by provider. Some boarding houses have multiple rooms for the cats, so they can house the animals separately. Others, on the other hand, keep certain cats together and let them live as a community. There are cat boarding houses that also have a kind of run or garden for the animals.
Even with a cat boarding house, you should do your research beforehand. Typically, the operators require →up-to-date vaccinations such as for rabies.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Maine Coon zählen zu den großen, robusteren Katzenrassen, mit denen du auch gut verreisen kannst.
Having friends or family take care of your cat during vacation
The probably most pleasant option for your cat would be if you have friends who could move into your home during your vacation and take care of your kitty from there. This way, she can stay in her familiar environment and is exposed to little stress.
Of course, this is not always possible, which is why it would also suffice if you ask your neighbors, friends, or family if they could perhaps stop by 2x a day (morning and evening) to feed the cats, clean the litter box, and give them a little petting, play with them →here or let them out into the garden.
If that is also not possible, you can also have your cat "move" to your friends' home during your vacation. It is important to note that cats can be quite shy and insecure at first. By also bringing her bed, the litter box, and a few familiar toys or blankets, you can help the furry friend settle in faster.
If your friends have other pets like dogs, the two four-legged friends should be gradually →introduced to each other. Also, note that outdoor cats should not be let outside in an unknown environment, as they could get lost.
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Katzen sind soziale Wesen und sollten am besten immer zu zweit gehalten und nicht länger als eine Nacht allein gelassen werden.
Leaving a cat home alone during vacation - is that allowed?
Unlike dogs, cats can be left alone at home for up to two days. However, note that this only applies to cats that are not kept alone and are used to being alone for longer periods during the day. Young cats should never be left alone for an entire day.
Leaving the cat alone for more than two days and simply filling a feeder before your departure is not a suitable solution. Cats are social beings, and even though they like to do their own thing, they look forward to their owners and should not be left alone for more than one night.
