How Often Should My Cat Sitter Visit While I'm Away?
How often your cat sitter ought to visit depends a lot on your cat.
(This post applies to dogs, too.)
(This post applies to dogs, too.)
Heading off for a trip and leaving your cat at home naturally means making sure they're well cared for. As your cat sitter, I'm here to help keep kitty feel safe and comfy while you're away.
I offer 30-minute, 45-minute (client fav), and 60-minute visits. You can tailor my schedule to match you and your cat's needs, including kitty's personality, age, health and daily routine. It really depends on what suits you both.
Some clients like to mix up the visit lengths. For example, if your cat is active in the morning and loves to play, and then slows down later in the day, a 45-minute am visit plus a 30-minute pm visit could be perfect.
I offer 30-minute, 45-minute (client fav), and 60-minute visits. You can tailor my schedule to match you and your cat's needs, including kitty's personality, age, health and daily routine. It really depends on what suits you both.
Some clients like to mix up the visit lengths. For example, if your cat is active in the morning and loves to play, and then slows down later in the day, a 45-minute am visit plus a 30-minute pm visit could be perfect.
Is one visit a day enough?
For cats who are more solitary and like their space or sleep most of the time, having me visit once a day may be enough to cover their care: food, water, litterbox tidying, love and play.
Another factor is how long you'll be away. If it's for a quick overnight or a weekend, once a day visits for an independent cat can work. But for longer trips, especially more than a few days, twice daily visits may be the best way to go. This helps catch any problems early and keeps your cat happy and healthy.
Another factor is how long you'll be away. If it's for a quick overnight or a weekend, once a day visits for an independent cat can work. But for longer trips, especially more than a few days, twice daily visits may be the best way to go. This helps catch any problems early and keeps your cat happy and healthy.
Younger cats, social cats and mischievous cats usually need two visits.
Other cats need more attention. Younger cats who crave playing and petting, social cats who are used to having people around and like interaction, and any cat who tends to get bored and into mischief would benefit from two visits a day.
Feeding schedule is something to consider.
Some cats normally eat twice a day. Keeping to that routine can be reassuring to them, so a second in-person visit may be best. Or setting up an automatic feeder can work well, too.
For some cat parents, two visits a day is reassuring.
Cat owners who are concerned about their cat being alone, regardless of how independent the cat is, feel reassured knowing I'm visiting twice a day.
Kittens and some senior and special needs cats may need three visits per day.
Kittens, older cats and those with health or mobility issues may need three visits a day to keep an eye on them and provide extra care and attention.
During our meet and greet we'll make sure I learn about kitty's habits, what they like to eat, any health concerns, their "me time" hiding places, and quirky things they do. This helps me take care of them just like you would.
Ultimately you want to aim for a good combination of keeping kitty fed, clean, and happy, while also giving them the comfort of a familiar face. And knowing your furry one is well cared for makes your trip a lot more relaxing for you, too.
Ultimately you want to aim for a good combination of keeping kitty fed, clean, and happy, while also giving them the comfort of a familiar face. And knowing your furry one is well cared for makes your trip a lot more relaxing for you, too.
