What to do with cats during the Chinese New Year? A complete guide to caring for pets during the Spring Festival
As the Spring Festival approaches, many cat owners are beginning to worry about how to place their cats during the Chinese New Year. The following are solutions and precautions compiled based on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days to help you celebrate the New Year with peace of mind!
1. Popular discussion data statistics (last 10 days)
| platform | Amount of related topics | TOP3 concerns |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 | Foster care costs, preparation for being left alone, stress reactions | |
| little red book | 56,000 | Door-to-door feeding service, cat New Year’s Eve dinner, left-behind monitoring |
| Zhihu | 3200+ | Long-distance carrying plans, pet car comparison, remote quarantine |
2. Comparison of mainstream solutions
| way | Suitable for the scene | average daily cost | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional foster care | Away from home for more than 7 days | 80-200 yuan | It is necessary to get vaccinated in advance and prepare common items |
| Home feeding | Short term 3-5 days | 50-100 yuan/time | It is recommended to install a camera and keep a spare key |
| Bringing the cat back home | Self-driving/short distance | 200-500 yuan | Prepare flight cases, stress medications, and quarantine certificates |
| left alone | 2-3 days | 0 yuan | Requires 3 times food and water, multiple cat litter boxes, and smart feeders |
3. Solutions to key problems
1. Anti-stress guide
• Adaptation to the new environment: Get the cat familiar with the flight box or foster care place 1 week in advance
• Soothing products: pheromone spray, familiar blanket toy
• Medication preparation: Consult your veterinarian to prepare medications such as gabapentin
2. Special preparations for the Spring Festival
• Firecracker-free areas: close doors and windows and prepare sound insulation cotton
• Dietary management: avoid feeding human New Year products (such as bacon, nuts)
• Entertainment arrangements: leave hidden food and toys to reduce loneliness
4. Sharing of real cases of shit shoveling officers
| Plan | success rate | Typical feedback |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Care + Daily Videos | 89% | "It's expensive but professional, and I feel safe posting videos every day" |
| Friend foster care | 72% | "Save money but the cat had to hide for a week before he got used to it" |
| Smart devices stay behind | 65% | "Suitable for the short term, but the water bowl will be kicked over on the third day." |
5. Expert advice
China Small Animal Protection Association reminds:
1. Determine the placement plan at least 2 weeks in advance
2. Long-distance transportation requires complete quarantine procedures.
3. Keep a 24-hour emergency contact number
No matter which method you choose, you must consider comprehensive considerations such as the cat’s personality, travel days, budget and other factors. Recommend to pass"Trial run"(Such as short-term foster care or simulated stay-at-home care) Observe the cat’s adaptation and adjust the plan in a timely manner.
This Spring Festival, are you ready to arrange the arrangements for your master?
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