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be given, and the cats' toileting can be monitored. The play areas of semi-communal catteries can have meshed open-air areas which along with separate animal feeding helps to greatly reduce the transmission of illness, although some are just large internal rooms with little ventilation which can negate some of the benefits.
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is ample, and the transmission of illness is greatly reduced. As with the semi-communal cattery, celled catteries can monitor toileting, feed specialized diets and provide medication when required. There is no chance of cats not familiar with each other intermingling, and the chance of overcrowding
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cat trees, climbing frames, scratching posts, and places for the cats to sleep during the day, and blankets and toys from home, are also permitted at many catteries. Some catteries offer onsite grooming and nail trimming.
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