You may want to bring some treats or cat toys to get to know your resident cat. However, even products for cats can affect dietary management, medication, accidental ingestion, infection control, and relationships between cats.
- As a rule, do not bring your own
- Snacks are part of health management
- Toys involve accidental ingestion and competition.
- Stop when multiple cats gather
- Do not bring in items used by other animals.
- Do not use for photo guidance
- Check what happens after you finish playing
- Confirmation memo before staying
- Flow after obtaining permission
- When children participate
- Items you can bring but avoid
- Summary
As a rule, do not bring your own
Do not bring cat treats or toys unless the accommodation officially allows you to do so. Guests should not judge the safety of unopened products.
If you want to check when making a reservation, rather than suggesting product names, ask if guests can use the snacks and toys provided by the inn, and when and where they can use them. Even if you are allowed to bring your own, please check the type and unopened condition in advance.
Snacks are part of health management
The foods and amounts cats can eat vary depending on allergies, kidney disease, obesity, medication, age, etc. Even small amounts given by multiple guests can exceed the total quantity managed by the inn.
We do not give human food, matatabi, or supplements.
If the inn gives you a small plate, give the specified amount to the designated cat. Even if another cat approaches, we do not share it, and return the excess to the staff. Follow the instructions at your accommodation whether to feed from the palm of your hand or from a plate.
Toys involve accidental ingestion and competition.
Strings, feathers, rubber, and small parts can cause damage or accidental ingestion. Competition and collisions can occur when several cats chase the toy at the same time.
Use the toys provided by the inn at the designated place and time, and return them to the staff when finished. I won’t leave it out.
We do not use laser pointers, smartphone lights, or play with limbs as prey at our own discretion. This can lead to the habit of colliding with furniture, running to the stairs, or chasing people, so match the play method to the one normally used by the inn.
Stop when multiple cats gather
If other cats gather while you play with one cat and their paths overlap, do not keep moving the toy vigorously. Before a scramble occurs, stop moving and wait for the staff’s decision.
There is no need for guests to adjust the number or amount of snacks to distribute them fairly. The management of meals and the distance between cats will be left to the inn.
Do not bring in items used by other animals.
Toys and brushes used by cats at home have odors and dirt on them. Please follow hygiene rules and do not bring in items even for the purpose of sniffing them.
Do not use for photo guidance
Do not move food or toys near the camera to create eye line and standing position. Prioritize the inn’s photography rules and cat breaks.
Check what happens after you finish playing
We check to see if any feathers, strings, or small parts have come off, and if there is any abnormality, we hand it over to the staff. Don’t put your hand in the cat’s mouth to look for broken parts, but tell them the possibility of swallowing, the time of day, and the type of toy.
Do not take toys back to your guest room or leave them unattended because a cat is still playing. Even a short play session needs human supervision from the start until the toy is collected.
Confirmation memo before staying
- Can you bring in snacks and toys?
- Time and place to use the inn supplies
- Cats and amounts that can be fed
- Conditions for children to participate
- Contact information if damage or accidental ingestion is suspected.
Flow after obtaining permission
| Stage | Things to check |
|---|---|
| Before starting | Target cat, amount, location, end time |
| In use | Are cats gathered together? Are there any parts that have come off? |
| At the end | Return all remaining items, toys, and damaged parts to the staff |
| In abnormal situations | Do not touch the cat; tell the staff the object, location, and time |
Even if the inn tells you to “feel free,” it does not mean unlimited feeding or unsupervised play. Check who will manage the quantity and where to return the items after they are finished.
When children participate
Don’t let the child hand out treats or shake a long cat toy by themselves. An adult listens to the explanation from the staff and conducts a short session while seated. Explain beforehand that you will not chase the cat or add treats if it does not approach.
If the cat gets excited and starts running, stop moving without suddenly raising the toy high. We will finish at the time set by the inn, without using the cat to persuade children who are reluctant to finish.
Items you can bring but avoid
We do not bring opened food, toys used by domestic animals, items with easily detachable parts, human food, medicines/supplements, or items with strong scents. If the inn specifies a specific product, we will check whether it is unopened, the volume, and the expiration date, and hand it over to the staff upon arrival.
Summary
Items for cats are not necessarily allowed to be brought in. For treats and toys, it is safest to use those managed by the inn in the permitted manner.
Please also see 10 Questions to Ask Before Booking and List of Things to Bring.
Note: If a cat may have accidentally swallowed something or eaten too much, notify the inn staff immediately.
