How to Watch the Neighbor's Cat

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Neighbor's cat
Instructions
Emergency information
Neighbor's cell phone number
Cat food
Pooper scooper and litter box

Be Prepared

Step 1:
Make sure your neighbor shows you where the cat food is located. Be sure to get all instructions for the cat.
Step 2:
Know the name of the cat that you're taking care of or each cat if there are several.
Step 3:
Keep the cat's veterinary information readily available in case of an emergency. This should include the vet's name, address, hours of operation, general phone number and an after-hours emergency number. Know where the cat carrier is kept if you need to transport the cat to the vet.
Step 4:
Be aware of any medications the cat may be on as well as how to administer them and when.
Step 5:
Make sure you have your neighbor's cell phone number or number where he can be reached.

Taking Care of the Cat

Step 1:
Give the cat the cat food its owner has provided. Cats like eating at the same time everyday.
Step 2:
Wait for the cat to finish eating and dispose of any uneaten food to avoid any bacteria growing in the dish.
Step 3:
Make sure the water bowl is full.
Step 4:
Scoop out the cat litter box and place in a disposable bag. Place the bag in an outside trash container if possible. Make sure you take care of every litter box if there is more than one.
Step 5:
Pet the cat if it's friendly. Kitty may be lonely if its owner is away for a long period of time. A little scratch behind the ears will help, too.
Step 6:
Know where the cat is when you open the door. Make sure it doesn't follow you out when you leave.

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