Boarding your diabetic cat

 Boarding your diabetic cat requires experienced caretakers. We understand the importance of a diabetic cat’s appetite, food intake, and insulin dosing. Although we try to make our resort as stress-free as possible, when cats are removed from their normal routine it can affect their appetite, and they may not eat as much as they do at home, or vomiting/diarrhea can occur.  Some cats may not eat at all for the first 24-48 hours. We will do everything possible to provide the safest and best care for your diabetic cat during their stay with us. 

IF YOUR CAT IS NOT EATING AFTER 24 HOURS, WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO DISCUSS THIS.  WE MAY NEED TO TRY AND FEED OTHER TYPES OF FOOD TO ENTICE BUT WILL TALK TO YOU PRIOR TO DOING ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY.  ALSO, WE WILL NOT GIVE INSULIN UNLESS WE HAVE PERMISSION TO CHECK THEIR GLUCOSE LEVELS (FOR A SMALL FEE) THIS IS FOR THEIR SAFETY. GIVING FULL DOSES OF INSULIN IF THEIR GLUCOSE IS TOO LOW IS DANGEROUS, SO WE NEED TO BE SURE WE ARE TAKING CARE OF THEM PROPERLY.

DIABETICS BOARDERS CANNOT SHARE A CONDO WITH SIBLINGS.  WE CANNOT PROPERLY MONITOR THEIR EAYING HABITS IF THERE IS ANOTHER CAT IN THE CONDO. SOME CATS DO NOT EAT RIGHT AWAY, SO AGAIN, THIS IS STRICTLY FOR THEIR SAFETY AND WELL-BEING.

WHAT TO BRING:

-Insulin with correct dosing information on the label

-Insulin syringes

-Own food, treats (we highly recommend not changing their diet.  (However, we can offer other options to stimulate your cat's appetite should they not eat normally)

-Emergency contact information should you not be reachable

-Glucometer (if you have one)

We have an extensive veterinary background and know how to recognize when a diabetic cat needs changes to their insulin dosing or medical intervention.  

YOU MUST SIGN THE DIABETIC BOARDING AGREEMENT AT DROP OFF.