What to put on a pet sitter sheet
The sheet covers what a sitter needs most: exactly what and how much to feed, medications and how to give them, the daily routine, quirks and fears, things your pet must not have, and who to call. Fill in the emergency vet even if you never expect to need it; finding one at 2am is the worst time to search.
Before you leave
- Walk the sitter through feeding and medications in person if you can.
- Leave food portioned or a measuring cup with the bag, and enough food and meds for a couple of extra days.
- Call your vet to say who is caring for your pet and whether they can approve treatment while you're away.
- Put the sheet somewhere obvious, like the fridge, and send the sitter a photo of it too.
- Tell the sitter which foods are dangerous: chocolate, grapes and raisins, and anything with xylitol.
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Questions
What should I tell my pet sitter?
Feeding amounts and times, medications and how to give them, the daily routine, fears and quirks, foods and things to avoid, your regular and emergency vet, and how to reach you and a backup contact.
Is my information saved anywhere?
Only in your own browser on this device, so you can come back and edit it. Nothing is sent to Pet Graded. Use the Clear button to remove it.
Can I save the sheet as a PDF?
Yes. Use Print or save as PDF, then choose Save as PDF in your browser's print window.
- U.S. FDA, Paws Off Xylitol; It's Dangerous for Dogs
- Merck Veterinary Manual, Chocolate Toxicosis in Animals
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. Estimates for healthy pets only, not veterinary advice.