Choosing a boarding cattery

With the summer holidays approaching, choosing a cattery that is perfect for your cat is that last thing you want to thing about. But with many boarding cattery locations in the UK how do you choose the right one?

Choosing a boarding cattery

Before choosing a cattery you firstly need to find out what are the best local boarding catteries about in your area, research and talking to your local cat community is the key to finding the right one. 

You can firstly start off by visiting a boarding cattery finder to find what is near you, then do plenty of research, read reviews and speak to others about their experiences. If you then feel confident you have found the right cattery, the next step is to get in contact with them.

Types of catteries

There are quite a few different types of catteries with different types of cattery accommodation, you will always have your basic accommodation that offers a room, bed for you cat and a few toys. However some catteries offer designer/luxury accommodation  which can offer fancy bedding, web cams to see your cat 24/7 and more.

What to look for in catteries

Most importantly you will want to make sure that your cat will be safe staying in your chosen cattery, here are just a few tips to look out for when visiting:

Up to date cat vaccination

All catteries should ask if your cat is fully vaccinated, if not then walk away as you don't know what kind of cats have entered the cattery with illnesses and diseases.

Friendly, helpful staff

Having friendly staff really goes a long way, most staff should be happy to meet your requirements if your cat has certain regimes, or needs medication at certain times.

Well secured

The last thing you want is to come back from your holiday to find your cat has escaped the cattery, although this rarely happens its always good to assess the premises and make sure you feel happy leaving your cat there.

Does the cattery have an outdoor run?

Having an outdoor run for your cat prevents the spread of bacteria and viruses within the cattery by allowing a better ventilation, and cats love the outdoors!

How much do catteries cost?

Prices of catteries can vary depending on the area and types of accommodation. You will often find that more quiet areas are cheaper (with prices being as low as £4 per day compared to £15 in more busier areas). The type of accommodation can play a big part in price as well with some luxury cat accommodations costing up to £30 a day.

How to choose the right cattery

Choosing the right cattery really comes down to you and your preferences, but to start it is best to see what local catteries are available in your area, then start booking appointments.

Are you trying to find a local cattery? We would love to hear you experiences, leave a comment below or follow The Pet Guide on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Promote your pet business online free

Starting your first pet business can be difficult to begin with, but their are ways of cutting down the spending and finding free ways to advertise your pet business.

Promote your pet business with The Pet Guide

The pet guide offer a range of services to help new and experienced pet businesses target pet owners throughout the UK with the most popular way of promoting their business is through their online pet business / service search. 

Find UK pet businesses and services easily

Finding your local pet business couldn't be easier with www.thepetguide.co.uk, the simply search menu allows quick and easy searching through a range of categories such as cats, dogs, horses, small animals, vets and more with even more pet specific categories like catteries, dog kennels, pet shops, local veterinaries and more.

Promote your pet business free

With The Pet Guide you can submit a basic listing free on the pet service finder www.thepetguide.co.uk. You can also enhance your listing to reach a wider audience as well as other advertising options such as banner adverts, blogs posts, tweets and more. 

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Do you need pet insurance and is it worth it?

With pet insurance costing anywhere from £10 to £80 (for premium pet insurance) is it really worth paying for pet insurance?

Do you need pet insurance?

Why have pet insurance? 

Pet insurance gives you peace of mind for when your pet becomes ill, because treatments and surgeries can cost hundreds, even thousands if your pet becomes seriously ill and needs an operation. 

Do I need pet insurance?

Did you know the average pet insurance claim is around £420 for dogs and £470 for cats? and that is not counting if your pet has developed an on going condition. So you really you need to think can you afford vet bills if this happens or should you purchase pet insurance.

Most insurances will not pay for basic treatments such annual jabs and minor injuries, and some insurances will only cover your pet if they have had their annual jabs so make sure you always read the policy before signing it.

Get the right pet insurance cover

With pet insurance you only get what you pay for, and with so many options available its always vital that you look for the best policy and not always the cheapest pet insurance. Remember to also decide whether it is worth getting pet insurance when your pet is younger rather than older as it is more expensive (even more so if your pet has an exisiting medical condition).

Types of pet insurance

There 3 main types of pet insurance 

Capped pet insurance

This type of insurance will be a cap on the amount you can claim on your pet each year but you can continue to claim on the life of the policy. This type of pet insurance is good for pets with no or short term illnesses.

Limited cover pet insurance 

The limited cover pet insurance offers a limit paid and the duration of time your pet will be covered. This type of cover is good for puppies and and animal with short term illnesses.

Lifelong pet insurance cover

This type of pet insurance cover is great but if often the most expensive type of cover. Unlike limited and capped pet insurance cover, with lifelong pet insurance cover you can claim on each instance throughout the life of the cover of the policy and whats best is their is not usually a limit on what you can spend and when.

Are you contemplating getting pet insurance? share your stories with The Pet Guide by leaving a comment below or following us on Facebook, Twitter and Google +. 

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The Pet Guide Reaching 4000 Pet Business / Services Listings.

4000 Pet Services and Business listings

Thats rite! The Pet Guide pet directory has just reached their 4000 listing for everything pet related such as pet shops, vets, dog friendly beaches and more.

Our next goal is to reach 5000 pet listings which will be celebrated with a special competition for pet loves across the UK, so watch this space for more pet information and updates. 

In the meantime, don't forget to visit our website www.thepetguide.co.uk to find and review a local pet service near you.

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More local boarding catteries near you added to The Pet Guide

Catteries near you

Thats rite the team at The Pet Guide have been working hard to find more local boarding catteries near you, and so far we have managed to find catteries in a few more counties such as cornwall, devon, derbyshire, cumbria and more with a total of 358 catteries and counting.

Our aim is to find over 1000 catteries by the middle of may so watch this space to find out more. In the meantime don't forget to visit www.thepetguide.co.uk to find your local cattery hotel, luxury cat hotel or just boarding catteries.

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