{"id":471,"date":"2025-07-15T11:50:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/ja\/blog\/?p=471"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:07:43","slug":"cat-sitting-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/en\/blog\/cat-sitting-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat sitter or cat hotel? 3 important things to know before boarding your cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"249\"><strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"249\">Cat hotel vs. cat sitter \u2014 which is safer? What to check when choosing a facility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/chatgpt-image-2025-07-17-pm-05-36-25.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/chatgpt-image-2025-07-17-pm-05-36-25.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_36_25-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_36_25-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_36_25-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-2025\u5e747\u670817\u65e5-\u4e0b\u534805_36_25-809x809.png 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"368\">When you&#8217;re away for a trip or visiting family, deciding where to leave your beloved cat is one of the biggest concerns.<br data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\" \/>Typically, a &#8220;cat hotel&#8221; or &#8220;pet hotel&#8221; comes to mind, but <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"355\">in-home care from a cat sitter<\/strong> has also been growing in popularity in recent years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"403\">First, let&#8217;s look at what to watch out for when considering a facility-based option:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"542\">\n<li data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"449\">\n<p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"449\">Will your cat share space with other animals? \u2192 <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"449\">Barking dogs and the presence of other cats can be major sources of stress<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"496\">\n<p data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"496\">What about vaccinations and health checks? \u2192 <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"496\">Make sure thorough hygiene practices are in place to prevent infection risks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"542\">\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"542\">Are shared bowls and airborne infections addressed? \u2192 <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"542\">Watch out for feline upper respiratory infections (herpesvirus, calicivirus, etc.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"588\">Cats are especially sensitive to changes in their environment and feel strong stress when their &#8220;territory&#8221; is disrupted.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"644\"><strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"644\">How much does a pet sitter service cost? Compare your budget with facility prices!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"726\">In addition to travel expenses, consider the cost of your cat&#8217;s care while you&#8217;re away.<br data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\" \/>Cat hotels charge per night, and the following optional fees may also apply:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"775\">\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"734\">\n<p data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"734\">Medication administration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"744\">\n<p data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"744\">Customized meal service<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"775\">\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"775\">Play sessions (laser pointers, catnip, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"862\">On the other hand, <strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"795\">in-home cat sitter services<\/strong> often have <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"820\">a simple pricing structure of around \u00a53,000\u2013\u00a54,000 per 30-minute visit<\/strong>, with flexible plans to suit your needs \u2014 such as short visits or twice-daily care.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"914\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"914\">What environment truly keeps your cat at ease? The option of in-home care<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-795\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.fluv.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/07\/roy-k-g-T7KwHKcdg-unsplash-809x1214.jpg 809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1006\">Most cats prefer to relax in <strong>their familiar surroundings<\/strong> rather than a new environment.<br data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"958\" \/>That&#8217;s where an <strong>in-home cat sitter<\/strong> service really shines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1077\"><strong>Fluv<\/strong> sends certified, trusted pet sitters to your home to provide attentive care tailored to your cat&#8217;s unique personality:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1120\">\n<li data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1089\">Preparing food and fresh water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1097\">\n<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1097\">Litter box cleaning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1108\">\n<p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1108\">Playtime and companionship<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1120\">\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1120\">Health monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1183\">Helping both cats and their owners feel at ease by maintaining their <strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1175\">everyday routine<\/strong> \u2014 that&#8217;s the greatest appeal of a cat sitter service.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluv-embed fluv-embed--landscape\"><iframe title=\"Fluv Japan\u3092\u8a2d\u7acb\u3057\u305f\u7406\u7531\ud83d\udc08\u3000#fluv #\u30d5\u30e9\u30d6 #petsitter #\u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u30b7\u30c3\u30bf\u30fc #tokyo #\u30c9\u30c3\u30b0\u30b7\u30c3\u30bf\u30fc #\u30ad\u30e3\u30c3\u30c8\u30b7\u30c3\u30bf\u30fc\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y6-rnOti6qM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"257\">\ud83d\udc3e Protecting the bond between you and your cat<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"320\">Because cats can&#8217;t speak for themselves, the care their owner chooses is everything.<br data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"291\" \/>That&#8217;s why your precious family member deserves <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"318\">a cat sitter you can trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"320\">Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"416\">With the Fluv app, you can make a choice that&#8217;s both reassuring and caring \u2014 for you and your cat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"563\">\ud83d\udcf2 Download now and find the perfect sitter for your cat!<br data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\" \/>\ud83d\udd17 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/fluv.com\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=20250717_cat_sitting_checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"563\">Download the official Fluv app<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"101\"> Follow Fluv on social media!<\/h2>\n<p>Check out our social channels for adorable sitter diaries \ud83d\udc36\ud83d\udc31, the latest campaigns, and helpful pet care tips! Follow us to stay in the loop \u266a<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instagram<\/strong> \ud83d\udc3e Daily posts and cute sitter reports from Fluv!<br data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\" \/>#CatSitter #DogSitter #PetLife<br data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"324\" \/>\u27a1 Follow us here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fluv.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fluv.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Threads<\/strong><br data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\" \/>\ud83d\udc3e A must-follow for cat lovers &#038; dog lovers \u2014 packed with pet content!<br data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"517\" \/>\u27a1 Follow us here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@fluv.jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@fluv.jp<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1012\"><strong>LINE<\/strong><br data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\" \/>\ud83d\udc3e Get <strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1086\">exclusive updates<\/strong> on bookings and the latest campaigns via LINE!<br data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\" \/>\u27a1 Follow us here: <a href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@236fcisy?oat_content=url&amp;ts=12031204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/@236fcisy?oat_content=url&amp;ts=12031204<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.nicovideo.jp\/watch\/nw16978447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fluv has arrived in Japan! 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