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Practical advice for kennel owners — from managing inspections to optimising capacity, ditching spreadsheets, and growing your business.
Cat Boarding Vaccination Requirements by Country: 2026 Guide
Compare cat boarding vaccination requirements in England, Ireland, the US and Europe, including FPV, FHV-1, FCV, rabies and FeLV.
Should Cats Ever Share a Boarding Unit? The Same-Household Rule Explained
Cats aren't pack animals — but bonded housemates are the exception. When unit sharing is safe, what UK licensing expects, and why consent belongs in the booking flow.
Cat Boarding Vaccinations: A Practical Guide for Catteries and Cat Owners
Learn why catteries ask for vaccination records, which cat vaccines are commonly checked and how to verify vaccination cards before boarding.
The 5 Questions Every Cat-Friendly Booking Flow Should Ask (and When to Flag or Block)
The 5 screening questions every cattery booking form needs, and the flag-versus-block decision that keeps screening useful without losing bookings.
Recognising and Reducing Stress in Boarding Cats
Learn common cat stress signs during boarding and how catteries can reduce stress through careful monitoring, suitable environments and individual care.
How to Set a Minimum-Age Policy for Kittens at Your Cattery
There is no single right minimum age for kittens. How to choose one your cattery can support — veterinary advice, vaccination timing, licensing, insurance and facilities — and how to enforce it in the booking flow instead of at check-in.
Cattery Capacity Isn't Kennel Capacity: Units, Not Headcount
Cat capacity is measured in units and household groups, not animals. How dedicated and flexible spaces work together, and the allocation strategy that keeps options open.
Cattery Revenue Optimization: Using Waitlists
Surface availability early, one-click waitlist joins, invites that keep the booking details intact, and cancellation suggestions that refill units in seconds. Four tips for turning 'sorry, we're full' into revenue.
Pricing a Multi-Cat Household: Why the Family Discount Shouldn't Depend on Sharing
Multi-cat families are a cattery's best customers. Why the multi-pet discount should follow the household — even when every cat gets its own unit.
Kennel Software vs. Cattery Software: 10 Tells That a Platform Was Built for Dogs
Kennel cough on cat forms, walks for cats, strangers sharing pens. Ten quick checks that reveal whether your software actually knows what a cat is.
5 Steps to Move Your Cattery Off Spreadsheets (a Species-Aware Checklist)
The 5-step migration from spreadsheet to system — including the species trap that turns a cattery's clientele into dogs if your import tool isn't paying attention.
From Chaos to Calm: A Day in the Life of a Kennel Owner Using The Kennel Manager
Your alarm goes off. The dogs are already awake. Discover how The Kennel Manager transforms the daily scramble into a calm, organised routine.
The UK & Ireland Kennel Licensing Checklist (2026)
A comprehensive checklist covering every record you need for DEFRA compliance and local council inspections. Stop scrambling — be inspection-ready always.
The Irish Kennel Licensing Checklist (2026)
Your complete guide to meeting the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and County Council requirements. GDPR-compliant, inspection-ready records.
Tired of Manual Bookings? How to Ditch Spreadsheets & Get Organized (for Free!)
Your bookings are scattered across a spreadsheet, a notebook, and three WhatsApp chats. Here's how to fix that — without spending a cent.
Why We'll Never Charge You a 'Success Tax' at The Kennel Manager
Per-staff pricing punishes growth. We believe your success should be celebrated, not taxed. Here's why flat-rate pricing matters.
The Small Kennel's Guide to Stress-Free Capacity Management
Every empty unit is money left on the table. Every double-booking is a crisis. Here's how to manage capacity with confidence.