Do the cats have a common playing area apart from their suite?
No, we've chosen NOT to give the cats a common playing area. This to avoid the transmission of any diseases via scratching posts, litter boxes or food bowls and to avoid the strange odors of the other cats. This also means that individual use of common areas would be risky.
Just imagine staying in a hotel where you have to sleep in a bed that smells of the previous guest? Would you like that? Probably not! :-) That's why we prefer to keep EVERYTHING strictly separated!
Does my cat come into contact with other cats in the cat hotel?
No, there is no direct contact between the cats and the cats can't see each other. That is a HUGE reassurance because other cats are a great source of stress!
Can my cat's coat be treated during a stay?
That's possible! But only if the cat allows it and the stress level isn't too high. We can never guarantee that the coat care can be completed.
Cats that come back frequently get used to their hotel stay faster. They will be more likely to tolerate trimming.
Basic and preventive coat care is always included in the price of an All-in package. This covers, for example, checking the fur with our fingers, removing small knots or removing a single tangle, .. Again, this can only happen when the cat is okay with it. If not, we don't do this check-up to minimize stress.
Is the all-inclusive package in the hotel useful for insecure cats or cats that don't play?
Yes, certainly! Of course your cat may be too insecure to play with strangers. You know your cat best and if your furry friend sometimes has a hard time with strange people at home, that might be the case at the Chat-o-Resort as well.
Active play sessions are probably impossible with this insecure cat. But besides playing, there are many other ways in which we try to minimize the stress level as much as possible! We put extra effort into providing the "Spirit Essences" of Jackson Galaxy (an American cat whisperer with rock 'n roll vibes!).
Can the cats go outside in the hotel?
Because of our great location in a quiet residential area, we have no outdoor spaces available.
For outdoor cats this might be a temporary loss. But we're happy to entertain the cats in their own private suite. These have a great view of an outdoor area with flying birds and other interesting passages!
I don't know which vaccinations are okay?
Take a look at our summary of possible vaccines. You can email a photo of the vaccination booklet to [email protected], we will check it for you!
Which vaccinations and anti-parasitic control measures are required for a hotel stay?
Read our blog about the MANDATORY VACCINATIONS AND ANTI-PARASITARY CONTROL in cat hotels.
Vaccinations:
- Cat disease (feline panleukopenia virus)
- Cat flu (feline herpes virus and feline calicivirus)
- Leucosis (feline leukemia virus)
Anti-parasitic:
- Fleas
- Deworming
Is it stressful to take a cat out of its familiar environment?
Yes, it is. The cat's territory consists of familiar scents that she has left herself by scratching, giving head bumps, sleeping,...
Those familiar scents provide a feeling of security. You remove this sense when the cat goes to a hotel (unless you bring a suitcase with cat stuff, therefore bringing “home” to the hotel!).
If the cat stays at home during your absence, her routine might change as well. Cats are sensitive to this and it can cause stress.