Cattery

The Cattery

Our purpose built cattery, is sited away from the main kennel building, and has been designed with security and comfort in mind.

Accommodation

The individual cat cabins are well proportioned, and offer secluded and heated accommodation with raised sleeping areas for up to two cats from the same family sharing. We offer either an igloo style bed or a duvet lined kidney shaped bed, both with extra blankets if required and in addition heat pads are available for very young or elderly infirm cats.

Play

The generous exercise/play runs are fully equipped with enclosed litter trays (ensuring privacy), scratch poles, elevated seating areas with views, and various ‘boredom busting’ toys and amusements. An opaque sneeze barrier separates each run and acts as a screen preventing cats from seeing others. We have endeavoured to offer a safe, secure, warm and stimulating environment for each cat whilst separated from its owner and its own territory whether for short or long term boarding.

Feeding

Cats are fed twice a day, breakfast and tea time or in accordance with the owner’s instructions and we stock wet and dry foods from the ‘Felix’ and Arden Grange range of cat foods. Alternatively, cat owners are welcome to supply their pet’s food for the duration of boarding if that would be preferred.

Medication

If required, in your absence, medications will be given and essential pre-arranged veterinary appointments at Dalriada Veterinary Surgery, Lochgilphead can be met. Please advise us prior to arrival.

Vaccine Requirements

Every cat being admitted to the cattery facility must have a current vaccine certificate issued by a veterinary surgeon. The primary course of vaccination must have been administered at least 3 weeks prior to entry into the cattery, and providing subsequent boosters are all administered without lapsing then no exclusion would apply. However, we regret that no cat can be admitted to our cattery without a fully valid vaccine certificate.

We trust that owners will regularly worm and apply proprietary tick/flea repellents or have the vet approved collars on their cats. For advice about wormers and tick/flea repellents, please discuss with your vet.

Veterinary Care

Should your cat become unwell whilst staying with us at Achnabreac, he will either be taken to Dalriada Veterinary Surgery in Lochgilphead or one of the veterinary surgeons will be asked to visit and any necessary treatment will be administered. We follow strictly any veterinary advice and treatment plans given.

Availability

It is always advisable to check availability as early as possible to allow time to arrange for vaccinations if required and to avoid disappointment. We do not take bookings online – please telephone or call by.

Collection and Delivery Service

For those owners who experience difficulty with collecting their animals within our opening times we can collect and deliver – please discuss with us when booking.