Anyone can say they can look after a pet when you are going away, your neighbor, friends and family. Sounds easy right? Cuddles, food and water and a walk around the block. However this level of care may not be adequate for all pets and it's the smaller things that could turn into big things that only professionals can see.

Enlisting the help of a professional veterinary nurse provides you with the reassurance of a higher level of care for your pets.

During my years of vet nursing I came across several cases involving inexperienced but well meaning pet sitters who had unintentionally overdosed a pet in their care.

An animal may have a reaction or a relapse and need extended veterinary care, suffer permanent damage or even pass away. 

Could your pet minder deal with the situation properly and effectively?

Would they notice the smaller things, like increased water intake to pick up on possible renal or diabetic issues, or see the changes in your pets voice/demeanor to recognize the risk of tick paralysis and know what treatment to seek?

- How much experience in the animal world have they had? Are they new or have they been around for a number of years?

- Calling yourself an animal lover is not enough nor is advertising the fact that a person has grown up with pets all their life or surrounds themselves with pets everyday.

- Do they have testimonials or other clients you can speak to?

These are all things you need to consider when leaving your beloved pet in someone's hands.