This video explains how to prepare your cat for their stay in the Takurua Vets Boarding Cattery. Dr Ebeneze shares practical tips to reduce stress, what to bring, and how we keep cats calm, comfortable and safe while they are away from home.
00:00 Introduction - boarding your cat with confidence
00:14 Preparing your cat for their stay
00:35 Vaccinations and health checks
00:58 What to bring with your cat
01:20 How we minimise stress
01:45 Daily routines and enrichment
02:12 Drop-off and what to expect
Hi, I’m Ebeneze from Takurua Vets, and today I want to talk to you about preparing your cat for a stay in our boarding cattery.
Before your cat comes to stay with us, it’s important to make sure they’re up to date with their vaccinations and parasite protection. This keeps all of our guests safe and healthy.
We also recommend bringing along something familiar from home, such as a blanket or a small item with your scent, to help your cat feel more settled in a new environment.
Our cattery is designed to be calm and low-stress. We follow consistent daily routines for feeding, cleaning and play, and we make sure every cat has time to rest, hide and relax.
During your cat’s stay, we monitor them closely for any signs of stress or illness, and our veterinary team is on site if anything changes.
When you drop your cat off, we’ll walk you through what to expect and answer any questions so you can leave knowing your cat is in safe hands.
Talk to us about preparing your cat for boarding
If you are planning a cattery stay and want help working out what to bring, how to prepare your cat, or what to expect before boarding, our team is happy to help.
Learn more about our cattery service, how stays are managed, and what to expect during your cat’s time with us.
Learn how calmer handling and a more considered clinic environment help make care and boarding more manageable for cats.
Learn how low-stress handling, pain awareness and calmer visits support pets who find veterinary care difficult.
Learn more about how Takurua Vets works and what to expect when coming to the clinic.
Use the written guide for more detail on carrier practice, familiar bedding, health checks and planning a calmer cattery stay.
