Terms & Conditions…

1) Only cats that have an up to date vaccination certificate against Feline Panleucopenia (infectious enteritis) Feline Herpesvirus & Feline Calicivirus (cat-flu) will be accepted. In addition we also advise customers to have their cats inoculated against Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV). The certificate must be presented at the beginning of each visit and will be kept on site during the cats stay. Injections to have been administered 7 – 10 days prior to arrival. This period of time is to include any boosters for new inoculations.

2) All cats must be treated against worms and fleas prior to arrival. If a cat is found to have fleas, it will be treated and the cost will be added to the final bill.

Cats must always be transported in a suitable, strong cat carrier. Failure to do so is at the owner’s risk.

3) No cat that is suffering from, or is suspected of suffering from any infectious disease can be accepted.

4) If your cat needs medication or a special diet, then this is to be provided by the owner. We are happy to dispense medication free of charge, however for insulin injections there will be a surcharge of £5.00 per day. Please ensure you bring enough medication or special food for the duration of their stay.

5) Your cat(s) may be inspected on arrival and the proprietor has the right to refuse admission to any cat showing signs of ill-health pending the advice of veterinary surgeon.

Cat(s) staying for a period over 3 weeks will be checked for weight loss or gain and if there are any concerns advice will be sought from a vet.

6) In the case of suspected illness/health concerns a vet may be contacted, the cat examined and investigations performed if required (e.g. blood tests / X rays) and any prescribed treatments the vet considers advisable to be administered can be given by the vet or Woodside Cattery.

For emergencies the Cattery Vet will be contacted in the first instance, followed by the owner’s vet practice.

If euthanasia should be recommended on humane grounds by the vet caring for the cat consultation will be made with the Registered vet the Emergency Contact and/or the Owner prior to this being carried out.

Owners are responsible for any veterinary fees that are incurred should your cat fall ill or need attention during its stay.