Poodletalk,I completely disagree even"only"5 days is much too long,but like was said,that is my opinion!!We all know some jerks who would put cats outside to fend for themselves,but that hardly makes it right to leave cats alone for a week,even if they are inside.
I have a hard time leaving mine for an over-night stay somewhere,but then again,that's me
and their is nothing reasonable in suggesting to leave cats for 5 days,again,my opinion!!