A senior cat is usually best cared for at home, with two sitter visits a day (190 ₪ per day) so changes in appetite, drinking and litter are noticed early. A PetHome Israel sitter experienced with older animals gives medication exactly as your vet prescribes and sends a photo and video after every visit. For questions about your cat's health, your vet is always the first contact.
Why home is usually better
Older cats rely on familiar smells, routes and hiding spots, especially if their sight or hearing is weaker. A move to a cattery or a new home can be stressful. Visits keep everything familiar.
What the sitter watches
- How much your cat eats and drinks.
- Litter: amount, consistency, accidents outside the box.
- Mobility: jumping, stairs, stiffness.
- Behaviour: hiding more than usual, vocalising.
- Grooming and coat.
The sitter does not diagnose, but reports anything unusual to you right away.
Medication
Tablets or drops add 30 ₪ per visit, injections 50 ₪. Leave written instructions from your vet and show the routine at the meet-and-greet.
Comfort at home
- Water bowls in several rooms.
- A low-sided litter box if jumping is difficult.
- A warm bed away from drafts in winter; a cool spot in summer.
- Steps or a chair near favourite high places.
When to choose an overnight sitter
If your cat needs medication at night or close observation, an overnight sitter from 380 ₪ per night may be the better option.
Before you leave
Weigh your cat if you can and write down the number; tell the sitter roughly how much it eats each day. These simple baselines make it easier to notice change. Ask your vet whether anything specific should be watched while you are away.