Food
Diet continuity is essential
Brand, flavor, texture, portion, timing, preparation, additives, treats, and forbidden foods should be explicit.
GI-aware boarding planning
Food, stool, vomiting, and medication must stay in one timeline.
Chronic vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, IBD, pancreatitis, food sensitivity, or other GI history can become harder to interpret when routine and environment change.
Private roomProfile reviewRoutine continuityDaily observationEscalation plan
Current availability, rates, policies, and final care acceptance are managed by Cats in the City.
Start with baselineWhat is normal for this cat matters before the stay begins.
Plan the responseShare what should trigger contact, recheck, or veterinary escalation.
What changes the care plan
Boarding fit is built from function, not diagnosis alone.
Stable GI conditions may be reviewed at either location. Active vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, pain, dehydration, appetite decline, or recent treatment change may require Sellwood review or veterinary assessment before boarding.
Stool
Baseline must be describable
Frequency, consistency, straining, mucus, blood, accidents, and constipation history help the team detect change.
Vomiting
Pattern and content matter
Hairball, food, bile, foam, frequency, timing, nausea behavior, and recovery should be shared when known.
Care boundary: This website provides boarding education and routing. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace veterinary care. Medical boarding acceptance depends on current stability, complete instructions, supplies, veterinary information, staffing, and the Cats in the City review.
Connected guidance
Keep learning without losing the care path.
These pages answer adjacent questions and route operational decisions back to Cats in the City.
Related guide
Appetite monitoring
Read intake through timing and context.
Open guideRelated guide
Hydration monitoring
Connect vomiting, diarrhea, and fluid risk.
Open guideRelated guide
Food preparation
Create an exact, usable meal handoff.
Open guideQuestions guardians ask
Clear answers before the request.
Care fit is confirmed only after Cats in the City reviews the complete profile and requested dates.
Can a cat on a prescription GI diet board?
Yes, many stable cats can be reviewed. Guardians must supply the exact food and enough contingency supply.
What if my cat has occasional vomiting at home?
Describe what “occasional” means, the typical content and timing, recent frequency, veterinary interpretation, and what would be outside baseline.
Should I pack probiotics or supplements?
Pack only the established products and exact directions included in the approved care plan.
Next step
Let the care plan start with the cat.
Share the dates, routine, health history, appetite pattern, medication needs, and room priorities. Cats in the City will review the request and confirm the appropriate location and pathway.