Special Needs Pet Care

Special needs pet care is extra care for pets that need close monitoring, such as pets recovering from an operation, older pets, or pets that need oral medication or injections.

Sitters on PetCloud who list experience with medical care can look after your pet at your home or theirs. Post a job describing your pet's condition and care routine, then compare listings and reviews from confirmed bookings before you choose.

Many sitters on PetCloud can. Before you book, tell the sitter exactly what your pet takes, the dose and the timing, and ask them to confirm their experience. A meet and greet is a good time to show them how.

Some sitters on PetCloud have experience giving insulin and other injections, so ask about this when you post your job. At the meet and greet, show the sitter your pet's feeding and injection routine, how the insulin is stored, and what your vet has told you to watch for.

Leave enough for the whole stay plus a few extra days in case your return is delayed. Keep it in the original labelled packaging, with written instructions for each dose.

Many older pets and pets with medical conditions cope best with fewer changes, so house sitting or home visits keep them in familiar surroundings. If your pet needs someone with them for most of the day, a stay at a sitter's home or 24-hour supervision may suit better. Your vet can help you decide.

Yes. 24-hour supervision on PetCloud starts from $50. Sitters set their own prices, shown on each listing.

Book as early as you can, especially for school holidays, Christmas and Easter, when demand and prices are highest. Booking early gives you time for a meet and greet and a short trial before you go.

Yes. Tell the sitter what triggers your pet's anxiety and what helps them settle, and ask them to keep your pet's usual routine. Familiar bedding, toys and a predictable schedule can help.

Give the sitter your pet's medication, written care instructions, your vet's contact details, any recent vet notes, and how to reach you or a backup contact. It also helps to let your vet clinic know who is caring for your pet while you're away.

For minor concerns, the sitter can use PetCloud's on-demand video vet consult. In an emergency, the sitter takes your pet to the nearest open emergency vet. Pet owners are responsible for any vet bills, so check what your own pet insurance covers.

Yes. Sitters send daily photo updates through the PetCloud app, so you can keep an eye on your pet's wellbeing while you're away.