Endocrine
Diabetic Cats
Glucose-informed decisions, safe dosing logic, and trauma-informed insulin support.
Where Cats Can Be Cats
This hub connects our condition-specific boarding guides into one pathway—so you can move from diagnosis to a clear boarding plan without hunting across the site.
Jump to a guide: choose the condition below, then open the dedicated page.
Many places can “give meds.” Fewer can describe how they track stability and identify early risk. We approach special needs boarding as a monitoring system—with defined thresholds and a calm care style designed to reduce escalation.
We watch patterns: appetite and hydration behaviors, litter output, posture and movement, respiratory effort when relevant, handling tolerance, and stress signals. When something shifts, we respond early and communicate clearly.
If your cat is medically complex, a consult lets us confirm fit, clarify expectations, and plan for continuity.
Choose the guide that matches your cat’s needs. Each page explains what we monitor, how we support the condition, and what to prepare before boarding.
Endocrine
Glucose-informed decisions, safe dosing logic, and trauma-informed insulin support.
Endocrine
Medication timing, appetite protection, and routine consistency to support stability.
Renal
Hydration signals, renal diet continuity, and calm, consistent care for CKD cats.
Urinary
Litter monitoring, hydration support, and medication adherence for urinary comfort.
Respiratory
Clean-air priorities, calm handling, and inhaler support when prescribed by your vet.
GI
Diet continuity, stress minimization, stool monitoring, and early escalation thresholds.
Appetite
Early intervention, step-up feeding options, and hydration-focused observation.
Sensory
Stable suite layout, scent cues, and low-startle routines for confident navigation.
Sensory
If your cat has multiple conditions, a recent medication change, or a history of appetite decline under stress, a consult helps us confirm the right level of support and build a clear plan before arrival.
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Some conditions require higher monitoring thresholds. Use this routing before you book.
Diabetic boarding is supported at Sellwood with staff on campus overnight.
At Cats in the City, we prioritize your cat’s well-being by maintaining an environment that is not only clean and comfortable but also health-promoting. Our commitment to superior air quality and temperature control ensures that your feline friend enjoys their stay to the fullest. Here’s how we achieve this:
Our cat hotels are designed with your pet’s comfort in mind. Each room features:
To further enhance the air quality in our cat hotels, we use the iWave Air Purifier. This innovative system provides several benefits:
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