***Emergencies***
What are signs of a Pet Emergency?
Difficulty breathing, blue tongue or raspy breath sounds Swollen or distended abdomen, with or without productive vomiting Inability to urinate or defecate, especially if straining. (Cats may repeatedly go to the litter box, lick at the genital area, ...
What are the Sitter Rules?
I will: 1. always have a Meet & Greet with the Pet Owner in person to do a full property tour to share joint legal responsibility that it is escape-proof and hazard-free and that pets are compatible. 2. always sanitise and disinfect my hands or ...
What is the $100K Club?
If you are ambitious to earn money and want to work full time with pets, it is possible to earn $100K through PetCloud (Otherwise known as the "The $100K Club") Step 1. Build up 25 Clients on PetCloud Step 2. Get about half of those clients involved ...
What does a Dog Walker do?
Your goal is to ensure dogs enjoy regular exercise, loving companionship, and positive reinforcement. Exercise through dog walks has huge mental and physical benefits for dogs as it increases serotonin, increases relaxation, keeps dogs in great ...
What to do if a Pet Escapes during a Stay
In case a pet escapes, the pet sitter should: Inform the pet owner and/or their emergency contact about what has happened and have good communication with them throughout the process of retrieving the pet; Call all relevant authorities to help find ...
Non-Life Threatening Pet Medical Issues
For non-life threatening Vet issues, we recommend the use of phone or video using skype or facebook. You can try iVet if you are in Darwin or VetChat if you are elsewhere in Australia For small cuts and grazes that don't need veterinary attention, ...
How to transport an injured pet
Transporting an injured dog After identifying an injury or illness, the next step is to safely transport your dog to the nearest veterinarian. Improper technique when transporting a patient can result in further injury or complications. Handle your ...
How to give CPR to a Pet
Always lay them on their right hand side. See procedures from the AEC website here: http://www.aecvets.com.au/docs/Updated%20Info%20Sheets/CPR-for-your-Pet-2016.pdf
Bloat - Emergency
Bloat is a condition in which the stomach becomes painfully distended by gas or food, and is known as gastric dilation. The bloated stomach has a tendency to twist upon itself. Bloat is an immediately life-threatening condition that can cause a dog ...
Urinary tract blockages in Cats - Emergency
http://www.aecvets.com.au/docs/Updated%20Info%20Sheets/FLUTD-2016.pdf
A dog has developed Hot Spots during a stay
“Hot spots” are a common type of skin irritation in dogs and tend to be more prevalent in the warmer months The underlying cause is often difficult to identify Prompt veterinary treatment is needed to get hot spots under control Drugs that Vets ...
Pet Emergency Procedures
Sometimes during a pet stay, emergencies will arise. It is important to remain calm, but act quickly. If a pet becomes ill or gets injured, the pet sitter should always: Obtain permission from the pet owner and/or their emergency contact with regard ...