Pet Care Tips When You're Away
2008-08-05

Pet Care Tips When You're Away What to do with your pet when you're away can be a serious question for families with pets. Our dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, hamsters and birds are members of the family, after all, and we want to make sure that they are as comfortable and cared for as possible, even when we can't be there to care for them ourselves. If you're trying to plan your summer vacation but don't know what to do with your furry friend, these suggestions can help. Choose the right person who looks after your pet Ask a Friend or Family Member The ideal situation to leave your pet in when you are away is at home, with a trusted person. Start by asking friends and family members if they'd be willing to take your pet into their home. This will ensure that your pet will be with someone that you know and trust. Just make sure that whoever you ask knows and loves your pet and has the time to devote to its care. . Hire a House sitter House sitters will stay at your home while you're gone. This is a particularly good option if your pet is more comfortable at home. When the house sitter comes to your pet, there's the added reassurance that even though you're not there, the environment is still familiar.

Hire a pet sister If you can't find a friend or family member who's available while you're gone, consider hiring a pet sitter who'll also take your pet  into his or her home

Hire a Dog Walker If your pet is a dog, a dog walker is another good choice. He will come to your house several times a day for an hour or a few hours to take Fido out or feed Fluffy. Your pet will get the care it needs and periodic exercise, but it won't receive the same level of attention as when it's staying with your sitter overnight.                                Book a Stay at a Pet Hotel Pet hotel and spa can be posh, just like your own hotel. Vets often offer boarding services for pets as well. Be careful, however, to make sure that whichever option you choose will provide your pet with a safe and healthy environment. Help the agency and your pet be familiar with each other 

List all the things your pet needs Safety, food, water, companionship are the main categories that your dog will need while your away. No matter how staminal and experienced your agent is, he/she couldn’t be familiar with all about your pet, therefore, write a list to tick off the matters needing attention. Such as cleanliness, safety and the assurance that the agency will meet your pet’s emotional, physical and medical needs. Show clearly your pet’s food, your pet’s habits. Make sure him /her has acquaintance with your pet. If your pet is on medication, please list to make certain that your agency know about the pet’s condition and the medicine is prepared.

Help your pet familiarize its new care taker If your pet will do fine at home while you’re on vacation as long as you’ve prepared by having your pet meet the person who will take care of him before you leave. To reduce your pet’s stress, have that person come over before you’re going to go on vacation to spend time with your pet. If you choose a pet sister or a Pet Hotel, you had better send your pet there for a few days before you start off. That is because not every pet can adapt the new environment, it is quite probable that your pet doesn’t like its new caretaker, the new surroundings. Also there may be a troublesome company. Happening these condition will drive you change your plan. Maybe you should hire a house sitter or even take your pet to travel. 

Concerned the pet’s state at any time When you travel out, you may be worried about your pet all the time, you are afraid of how it goes, is it happy? Does it get illness? Ring back every day to know about the status of your pet. And then, you can enjoy your journey.

Vacation should be fun and worry-free. Following these tips will help to ensure that it is, and that your pet is comfortable all the while.