Babysit a Cat

So your friend asked you to babysit their cat, and you said OK without thinking it through. Since the continuation of your friendship probably depends on your doing a good job, read on to learn a few steps you can take for keeping that feline friend on its feet.

Steps

 * 1) Pet the cat; it will make him feel safe and loved.[[Image:Babysit a Cat Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Play with the cat. Playing is important for health, and morale.[[Image:Babysit a Cat Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Clean the litter box.[[Image:Babysit a Cat Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Feed it treats once in a while.[[Image:Babysit a Cat Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 5) * Make sure you don't feed it treats unless you checked the treats with the cat's owner first.
 * 6) If the cat gets hurt, call the owner. They will probably tell you what to do, or if you should call a veterinary.[[Image:Babysit a Cat Step 7.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Be sure to tell the owner how the cat did. Did he eat his food? Did he take his medicine? Did he use the litter box?
 * Most likely, the cat's owner will supply the food, water, medicine (if needed), and toys.

Things You'll Need

 * Cat food
 * Water
 * Shelter

Related wikiHows

 * Care for Your Cat
 * Care for an Older Cat
 * Take Care of Your Aging Cat
 * Take Care of a Pregnant Cat