Are catteries cruel for cats? Even the most comfortable and caring catteries can be stressful for some cats. This is because cats are highly territorial and prefer to be in a familiar environment. Some find the sights, sounds and smells of unfamiliar places, people and other cats overwhelming and anxiety inducing.

To make sure your cat is safe and happy, someone should check on them at least once a day. Is it stressful for a cat to stay at a cattery? While every cat is different and will react individually to a cattery environment, most will find it stressful. Cats are territorial animals who don't like change.

A cattery business can be extremely profitable, especially if you operate at high occupancy. As your business grows, you will also have the opportunity to expand your cattery or open additional catteries in other locations. This offers you unlimited income potential.

Kittens can go into a cattery as soon as they've had their vaccinations. They will need a minimum of two vaccines, given three to four weeks apart for them to be allowed into a cattery. The first vaccination will be given at eight to nine weeks old and then a second injection at 12 weeks.