Planning on jetting off to somewhere hot and exotic? Just take a moment to consider your pets. Have you arranged a pet sitter yet? You wouldn’t want a part of the family to be left home alone with no food, water and most importantly company, would you? If your pet is staying at home with someone you know and trust, here are a few facts, which you should take into consideration.

Let your pet sitter know:

• Where you keep your pet food. Always tell your pet sitter where the food is, as the person may not know and your pet will not be very happy!
• When to feed your pet. People feed their pets at different times and it is important to inform the pet sitter when your pet needs feeding.
• How much to feed it. If your pet is on a special diet, make sure your pet sitter knows about this.
• When or if your pet needs to go out. Some pets need exercise and some pets do not. Tell your pet sitter this information.
• Make sure all doors and windows are closed. When not at home or even when at home, as most pets will use it as an escape route!
• Keep all electrical products safe and out of site. Electrical cords can be very tempting to pets as something to chew on, which can result in electrocution.
• Contact numbers. Leave important phone numbers such as your local veterinary or the RSPCA in case of emergencies.