BUNNY SITTER GUIDE
I created this for my bunny sitters, and I figured this could benefit others too. You can download the Adobe PDF file which is unchangeable, or you can download the word file and modify to suit your situation.
The biggest problem with leaving rabbits with pet sitters, whether they be professional, friends, or family, is that rabbits hide serious health issues very well, so I've included a few techniques in the Bunny Sitter Guide to help the caregivers spot problems thru the Daily Health Check Section which includes:
1. Assessing a bunny's personality so that the bunny sitter will undertand what is abnormal.
2. Offering a favorite treat each day. I figure if a bunny refuses, it could mean there is something wrong.
3. And since bunnies can die within 24 hours once their digestive system stops (gi stasis) then it's also important for sitters to check that a bunny is a producing fecals daily.
Before you go on vacation, it is a good idea to have a rabbit savvy vet to refer your sitter to. Many vets allow you to put a credit card on file - so i always do that with both my regular vet and emergency vet. This way, if your pet sitter cannot get a hold of you during an emergency, you are covered.
The rest is pretty self-explanatory. If you have any tips to add, we'd love to hear them. Just email us and put "Sitter Tips" in the Subject line.
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