What to Do When Cat-Sitting

If you’re going to be cat-sitting for a neighbour, friend or family member, you’re in for a treat – cats are very easy to look after and do not require that much attention, especially when compared with animals such as a dog. However, they do need some daily care and you should make sure you provide the cat with everything it needs in order to survive – and be happy – until its owners return.

The owner will undoubtedly go through a list of things you’ll need to do to look after little Fluffy while they’re away. This will probably include feeding the cat twice a day, refreshing its water bowl, cleaning out the litter tray if it has one and, something that may not seem all that important but is crucial to the cat’s well-being, spending time with it.

Spending time with cats may seem like it’s an unnecessary task. After all, cats are well-known for being independent and aloof, so why would they care if there was a person around or not? Well, the little-known truth is that cats are actually very social animals. They love being around people and, even if you’re just sitting reading a book or watching television, will usually come and sit on your lap or somewhere in the same room as you just for the company. If the cat you are looking after doesn’t like to be touched or doesn’t seem very affectionate, you could be surprised with how happy it seems to see you every day – and not just because you’re giving it food! So if you can spare the time, spend just half an hour or an hour a day playing with the cat, whether you’ve got a piece of string or a toy mouse to throw for it or you simply watch TV and let the cat soak up some of your company in its own way. This will help stop the cat from getting too lonely while its owner is absent.

Looking after a cat is a fairly easy job and you’ll find that it’s far less effort than watching over a canine chum for a friend or neighbour instead. However, there are still things you need to look out for – such as illness or if anything appears to be wrong with the cat (it’s a good idea to get your neighbour’s cat insurance and vet details – as well as simply making sure it has enough water in its bowl. It’s also a very rewarding task and you can be sure you’ll enjoy every minute of your cat-sitting duties.

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Janine Barclay writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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