Autumn Breaks with Pet Central Hotel

Summer seems almost just a distant memory and with autumn upon us it’s still full steam ahead for us here at the kennels and cattery.

If you have children at school, you maybe forgiven for thinking they’ve just gone back after the school holidays, but the half term break will soon be coming around, and if you’re planning a break away for mid-autumn, don’t forget to book early with us.

Half term is traditionally a busy time for us, so it’s one less thing for you (and us) to worry about if you are planning a trip away.

If you don’t have kids, maybe your thoughts are turning towards planning for a weekend get away to beat the autumn blues or maybe even a Christmas weekend shopping experience somewhere romantic.

Our weekend service offers the perfect opportunity to drop your pets off on a Friday and pick up on a Monday after a relaxing weekend away – whether that’s here in the UK or overseas.

And don’t forget whilst you are away we can keep you updated with pictures of your pets if you’re connected to us through our Facebook or Twitter social media channels.

Our wide range of accommodation for cats and dogs include luxury suites for dogs if you’re looking for a home-from-home experience for your dog, whilst our modern cattery provides all mod cons including piped music and heated igloos, which maybe just what your cat wants on these cooler autumnal nights.

With autumn setting in, the festive evenings of Halloween and Bonfire night will soon be with us. If you’re planning a party or are off out for the night, why not let us take the pressure off and book your pets in for an overnight stay.

You can drop them with us here at Pet Central Hotel during the day and pick them up the following morning, leaving plenty of time to get yourself glammed up, pet hair free and enjoy your evening, without the worry of having to get back to your left animals.

For more information on our short break weekends and overnight stays, why not email us or call the office on 01527 892 164.

Looking after your Cat through the Summer months

Hopefully with summer not too far away, we thought we’d offer a few pointers for looking after your cat through the summer months. After all, as a cattery owner we see lots of cats over the summer period and love being able to pass on the information we have to make sure you keep your cat looked after for the warmer months ahead

Cats love warm weather and for the most part they’re very good at keeping themselves cool. However, if the weather becomes very hot it’s always a good idea to try and keep them out of direct sunlight and heat between 10am and 3.00pm.

Keeping curtains and blinds closed in the house will often make your home a cooler environment for your cat and if your house stays cooler with windows closed then it’s a good idea to keep those closed too.

When your cat does go outside apply a good quality pet sunscreen to nose and ears. Buy one which can’t be licked off. This is particularly useful if your cat is a light coloured variety.

If your cat grooms itself more through the warm summer months don’t be too alarmed about this. They will spend more time grooming as a cooling measure as the saliva acts a cooling agent by evaporating from the fur helping to cool them.

A sleepy cat through the warm summer months is usual. They will by nature take it easy to save themselves from getting too hot and bothered. A nice cool place to lie down and relax such as in front of a fan or a nice cool floor is another favourite trick!

Attention to your cats feet and paws is worth consideration. Their sweat glands will often leave wet paw prints as a give away of sweating meaning they need to replenish their fluids. Always make sure a plentiful supply of water is around for your cat in different areas of the house. A good tip to remember is that cats often prefer their food and water to be in different areas.

Cats will often pant through warmer months, although this is not so obvious as for a dog for example. They will do this to take on cool air if they are hotter than normal. This is not to be concerned about unless the panting is particularly heavy.

As with humans, cats enjoy the warmer weather but common sense and a little attention to their needs will ensure your cat stays in good health throughout the summer months. If you are at all concerned regarding your cats health over the summer period, then you should consult your local vet for further help.

Autumn Breaks with Pet Central Hotel

Autumn Breaks with Pet Central Hotel