How to Prepare Your Cat for a Temporary Separation: 4 Tips

10.09.2023 07:56

There are situations when a loving owner must go on a business trip or vacation, but cannot take the pet with him.

But here it is important to approach the cat with care and prepare it in advance. After all, separation from a person is also stressful for it.

Rule number one

It is necessary to ensure that someone feeds the animal during its absence, cleans the litter box and always changes the water to fresh.

It is desirable that this person is already familiar with the pet, so that the latter can more easily tolerate its presence in the house and not be afraid.

Rule two

It is better to prepare your cat for your absence in parts.

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For example, so that the pet spends more time alone each day. In this case, a business trip or a long weekend for the owner will not be stressful and shocking for him.

Rule three

Toys are needed so that your pet doesn't get bored.

It is better to choose long games that will help to hold the cat's attention for a long time (you can pay attention to mazes, etc.).

Rule number four

If you need to transport an animal to a new place for a few days, you need to take its things: toys, beds, bowls, and so on.

You also need a couple of things from the owner with his smell, so that the cat can more easily cope with such a change in his life.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor

Content
  1. Rule number one
  2. Rule two
  3. Rule three
  4. Rule number four