Should I bring my cat home for the Chinese New Year?
What to do in case of stress?
Don't overthink it.
Four things every cat owner should know
The advantages and disadvantages have been indicated.
Which one would you choose?
Staying at home
Advantages: No need to change the environment, cat-friendly, and does not cause stress.
Disadvantages: Unexpected situations are uncontrollable when the owner is not around.
Preparation: Prepare enough food and water, and prepare several litter boxes. If possible, install a security camera at home to monitor your cat.
Home feeding
Advantages: No need to change the environment, you can check on the cat's condition, and someone will clean the house.
Disadvantage: It's necessary to verify whether the person who comes to feed the cat is a qualified professional.
Preparation: Contact the pet feeding staff in advance to inform them of the cat's condition, and lock away valuables.
Taking the cat back to my hometown
Advantages: I can know the cat's condition at any time, and I feel more at ease taking care of it myself.
Disadvantages: A change of environment can easily trigger stress responses.
Preparation: Prepare some food and water in advance, pack the cat in a carrier, and you can also give it some anti-stress medication beforehand to prevent stress.
Pet boarding
Advantages: Frees up your hands, eliminates worries about home hygiene, and allows you to monitor your cat's condition.
Disadvantages: High cost; risk of infection if there are many cats.
Preparation: Understand the foster care situation and take notes in a notebook. Also, carefully check the foster care contract to avoid any unreasonable clauses.
