Begin with the routine
List exact foods, locations, agreed portions and usual times. Explain where clean litter, bags and spare supplies are stored. Use the names the sitter will see on the packages.
Describe the individual cat
Mention hiding places, preferred interactions and situations to avoid. Explain how to check on a shy cat without forcing it out. Introduce the sitter before departure when possible.
Prepare for exceptions
Provide your contact details, a local backup and the veterinary practice information. Discuss what the sitter should do if a cat does not eat, escapes or appears ill. Clarify transport and authorization arrangements directly.
Keep instructions current
Remove outdated notes. Prescription instructions should come from the veterinarian or dispensing label and be understood by the sitter. This site does not generate medication doses.
A useful next step
Choose one manageable improvement and make a note of what changes. Use the practical tools to organize the details, and return to the discussion to share what you learned.