Short absence
Use a safe room, water, toilet and enrichment appropriate for the animal.
Home-alone safety
Before leaving your pet home alone
Prepare the room for the actual time you will be away and make a backup plan for delays, heat, illness or equipment failure.
Check first
Do not leave a very young, elderly, ill, injured or highly anxious pet alone for a long period without advice and suitable care. Heatstroke risk can rise quickly in a closed room.
What to do now
- 1
Set a safe room temperature and prevent direct sun; do not rely on one device without considering failure.
- 2
Provide more than one source of clean water and enough toilet space.
- 3
Remove cords, toxic plants, small objects, open windows and anything the pet may swallow or knock over.
- 4
Arrange a check-in or sitter when the absence is longer than your pet can safely manage.
Choose the right kind of help
Regular long workday
Consider a walker, sitter, daycare or schedule change based on the pet’s needs.
Overnight or travel
Use suitable boarding or in-home care rather than assuming extra food and water are enough.
Prepare before you contact anyone
- Expected departure and return time with delay margin
- Room temperature and backup plan for power or air-conditioning failure
- Water, food, toilet and safe resting area
- Medication and emergency instructions
- A trusted person with access to the home
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