The pet sitter care card checklist
A complete checklist of what to write down for a pet sitter: feeding, routine, medication, emergency contacts and vet details, in the order a sitter needs them.
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Read the guideEverything to hand over before someone looks after your pet
Short, practical guides for the days before a trip — what to write down, what to leave out, and how to make sure a sitter can find it under pressure. Each one ends with a care card you can share, print or turn into a QR code.
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What to leave with a dog sitter
Exactly what a dog sitter needs from you: written care instructions, supplies laid out, house access, vet authorisation and the details owners usually forget.
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Read the guideCat sitter instructions that actually help
How to write cat sitter instructions covering feeding, litter, hiding spots, medication and warning signs, so a drop-in visit does not turn into guesswork.
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Read the guideHow to make a pet emergency contact sheet
Build a one-page pet emergency contact sheet with owner and backup contacts, vet and 24-hour hospital details, medical history and written treatment authorisation.
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Read the guideWriting pet medication instructions for a caregiver
How to write down your pet's prescribed medication for a sitter: name, dose as labelled, timing, method, storage, missed doses and when to call the vet.
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Read the guideA pet feeding schedule template you can hand over
A simple feeding schedule template for pet sitters: meal times, exact amounts, treats, foods to avoid and what to do when a pet refuses food.
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Read the guidePrintable pet care card template
The structure of a printable one-page pet care card, how to lay it out for readability, and how to make a digital and QR version for your caregiver.
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Read the guidePuppy feeding schedule by age
How often to feed a puppy at 8 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and a year, how to split meals across the day, and how to write the schedule down so a sitter can follow it exactly.
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Read the guideHow to give a dog a pill without the fight
Practical ways to give a dog a tablet or capsule — in food, in a pill pocket, or by hand — plus how to tell whether it was swallowed and how to write the instructions down for a sitter.
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Read the guideCat feeding schedule: how often and how much
How many meals a day a cat needs, portion sizes for wet and dry food, kitten versus adult schedules, and how to write feeding instructions a cat sitter can follow exactly.
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Read the guideDog feeding chart by weight
How to work out how much to feed a dog based on weight, activity and life stage, why packaging charts vary between foods, and how to record the final amount so a sitter feeds correctly.
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Read the guidePet first aid basics for sitters
What a pet sitter should do in the first minutes of an emergency, what belongs in a pet first aid kit, and the information to leave so a caregiver can get help fast.
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Read the guideDog sitter checklist before you leave
A do-this-before-you-travel checklist for leaving a dog with a sitter: the walkthrough, the written instructions, supplies, house access, and the questions to agree in advance.
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Read the guideHow to leave pet care instructions for a sitter without typing it all out
Record pet sitter instructions by talking instead of typing. What to say out loud, in what order, and how to turn a one-minute voice note into a care card your sitter, dog walker or grandparents can actually follow.
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Read the guideDog holiday packing list: what to take
Use this practical dog holiday packing list to organise food, travel gear, documents, daily essentials and backups before you leave.
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Read the guideHow to prepare your pets for a power cut
Make a practical pet power-cut plan covering food, water, temperature, powered equipment, sitters and safe relocation.
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Read the guideHow to leave a pet bird with a sitter
Prepare your bird and sitter with clear instructions for feeding, cage care, handling, safety, routines and emergency contacts.
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Read the guideHow to leave fish with a holiday sitter
Prepare clear fish sitter instructions covering feeding, tank equipment, water care, access and what to do if something goes wrong.
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Read the guideMoving house with a cat: a practical checklist
Plan a safer house move with your cat, including packing, secure travel, settling-in steps and essential details for helpers.
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Read the guideHow to prepare your dog for boarding
Prepare your dog for boarding with a trial stay, familiar food, labelled supplies and clear instructions for kennel staff.
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Read the guideHow to prepare your rabbit for a pet sitter
Prepare a clear rabbit sitter handover covering hay, water, cleaning, exercise, handling, home safety and emergency contacts.
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Read the guideHow to travel with a cat by car
Plan safer cat car travel with carrier setup, packing lists, comfort stops, arrival steps and clear handover details.
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