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How to prepare your cat & house for a cat sitter

Posted on: Dec 6 2019

A cat sitter is the perfect way to have your cat cared for while you’re on holidays. It’s not only a great way to keep your cat in an environment it is used to, it also means you have someone at your home to keep an eye on things. So how do you prepare your cat and house for a cat sitter? Here’s some helpful tips.

cat sitter, white cat on bed

Meet and greet your cat sitter

Make sure you meet your cat sitter prior to the day you leave. This isn’t only for your benefit but also so the cat sitter can get to know you, see the house and meet your cat too.

Explain any medications

If your cat is on medication, advise the sitter when the cat needs to be given the medication, how much and how often. Write down the dosages so there isn’t any confusion. 

Ensure you have enough of everything

Stock up on kitty litter, cat food, toys and any other requirements for your cat. You don’t want your cat to go hungry while you’re away.

Cat access

Make your cat sitter aware of any rooms that are off limits to your cat and ask them to keep the doors closed. This includes making it clear what time your cat is usually indoors and where it sleeps at night. 

cat sitter, kitten playing

Where is everything?

Show the cat sitter where the cat carrier, kitty litter, and food is kept. Plus, anything else you may think they’ll need while you are away.

Contact details

Give the cat sitter an emergency contact name and number. Also write down the details of your local veterinarian. Hopefully they won’t need it but it’s better to be prepared.

Cats can react poorly to new people and changes in their environment so make sure you prepare your cat & house for a cat sitter so you can minimise any stress on your cat.

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If your cat becomes ill while you are away, ensure you have all your vet’s details, including insurance details available for your cat sitter.

If you need your cat vaccinated or a routine check-up before you go away on holiday’s, call Karingal Veterinary Hospital or book online today.

 

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328 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, VIC, 3199

P: (03) 9789 3444

The Karingal Veterinary Hospital is open 6 days a week.

Our hours are

- 8am-6pm Monday-Friday,
- 9am-5pm Saturday,
- Closed on Sundays,

* We are closed on public holidays.