Most healthy adult cats need one 30-minute sitter visit per day, from 110 ₪. Two visits a day, from 190 ₪, are better for kittens, senior cats, cats on twice-daily medication, cats that eat only wet food and trips longer than two weeks. Every PetHome Israel visit ends with a photo and video report.
One visit is usually enough when
- your cat is a healthy adult;
- it eats dry food or a mix that can be left out;
- it is calm and independent;
- the trip lasts from a weekend to about two weeks.
Two visits are better when
- your cat is a kitten or a senior;
- medication is due every 12 hours (+30 ₪ per dose for tablets, +50 ₪ for injections);
- your cat eats only wet food, which should not sit out for hours, especially in summer;
- your cat is very social and gets stressed alone;
- several cats live together and sometimes fight;
- you will be away for a long time.
Timing
With one visit, most owners choose the evening, when cats are more active. With two, morning and evening, roughly twelve hours apart, or the times your vet sets for medication.
Several cats
Each additional cat adds 20 ₪ per visit. For three or more cats, or cats on different diets, a longer visit may be needed so each cat gets attention.
Signs one visit was not enough
If after previous trips you found an overturned water bowl, accidents outside the litter box or a cat that would not leave your side for days, choose two visits next time.
What happens during each visit
The sitter refreshes water, serves food, cleans the litter, plays or brushes if your cat enjoys it, checks windows and the safe room and sends a photo and video. With two visits the sitter can also notice changes in appetite much sooner.