Leaving Your Cat for a Few Days

Face it, sometimes we just have to go places for a few days and we can't bring our animals with us. There are a few things you can do for your pet while you are away.

Board Him

Check out your area, there may be some pet hotels that will take them in. They will feed them, water them, play with them, and many have 24 hour veterinary service just in case something happens to them while you are away.

Have Someone Check in on Your Pet

There are some companies that actually have someone come in for around 15 minutes to make sure they are fed, watered, and even will try to play with your pet if they come out. You could have a friend do this for you or a service. This way you can call them too and have them update you on your pet.

Leave Him at a Family or Friends

If there is no one in the area to take care of your pet, you may have to take them to a trusted friend or a family's house for the time that you are going to be gone. Some pets travel better than others. And though going there may be out of the way, it can also give you a better feeling about leaving your pet if you know someone is watching them. My mom loves cats, so I know I can trust her to take care and love my kitty if I have to leave.

Leaving Them Unattended

Sometimes there is no other option. I do not suggest to leave your pet unattended for more than perhaps an extended weekend away from him. If you have to do this a lot, then maybe having a pet isn't for you. But leaving your cat alone for up to three nights should really be okay.

Doors

Make sure you either have certain doors in your place shut, or have them forced open so that your cat cannot shut himself in a room. Once in a while when my cat is playing he will accidentally shut himself in the bathroom and then cry for me to let him out. If this is at all possible, make sure to either have your doors shut or to prop something in front of them so they will not shut them.

Litterbox

Clean his litterbox before you leave. Also, it may be a good idea to have an extra one laying out too in case your cat is extra picky. Many times pets will become very angry at their owners when they leave and pee on things they normally never would. If their litterbox is messy, this will give them more reason to act that way.