Renting is hard and renting with pets is even harder. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to make your apartment search easier for you and your cat. It may surprise you, but your future landlord will be concerned about your cat's health.  Your future landlord will want to know if your cat's health may cause damage to the property. By making sure you and your cat are prepared, you can make the best possible impression on your landlord.  

Fixing Your Feline

Whether a cat has been spayed or neutered can be a real deal breaker for a landlord. Cats that haven't been fixed tend to urinate to attract potential mates and to claim their territory. If you haven't gotten your cat fixed yet, many vet clinics offer discounted days to get your pet fixed. If your cat is already fixed, you can have your vet print documentation to show your landlord.

Cats that have been fixed tend to live longer and they have a lower risk of urinary tract infections and some forms of cancer. While your cat may be sore for a few days at first, everyone will wind up happier.

Shots

Your landlord may also ask for documentation that your cat has had its shots. This is mostly for liability reasons. The most important shots for your kitty to have are its rabies and distemper. Your vet will normally want your cat to get its distemper shot annually, while its rabies shot should be given every year or three years. If your pet has a condition that makes it a poor candidate for vaccination, your vet can provide that documentation for your landlord.  

Flea Prevention

Having a documented history of flea prevention for your cat is another bonus in the eyes of many landlords. This lets your landlord know that your cat won't be causing an infestation of pests anytime soon.

Annual Wellness Exam

Getting an annual wellness exam with a vet, such as at Pittsburgh Spay & Vaccination Clinic, PC, is a great way to make sure your cat is healthy and get the necessary documentation for your future landlord. Your vet can give your pet its shots, flea preventative, and schedule it to be fixed if need be. If your pet also has pesky issues like worms or mites your cat's annual exam is a great time to get these issues taken care of. After the visit, your vet will give you records showing that you keep up on your cat's health. These records are what your landlord needs to see to feel confident that your pet is healthy and not a liability to the property.