If you have to go out of town, chances are you won't want to leave your kitten or young cat home alone. Although older cats are sometimes fine for a day or two on their own, younger cats tend to get lonely or into mischief. Boarding is a good option for ensuring both their safety and their contentment. The following tips can help you make the right choices when boarding a young cat.

If your cat is obese, it is at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Luckily, this type of diabetes can usually be treated – and controlled – through proper diet and exercise. If your feline has been diagnosed with diabetes, it's important that you take the necessary steps to help your cat regain its health. This includes making changes that will help protect your cat against further harm caused by the disease.

If you are thinking of getting a dog or a puppy but you live in an apartment, you want to be careful about the type of dog that you choose to be your companion. Some breeds of dog, like the Husky or Jack Russell Terrier, would be miserable or difficult to train for apartment dwelling since they need lots of room to run and are very active. Others, like a Yorkie or Bulldog, are just fine indoors in small spaces and would most likely be happy living in your apartment with you.