Can I leave my 5-month-old kitten alone for 4 nights with a sitter?

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Hi! I just adopted a kitten (around 5 months old). He is a very calm cat and doesn't cause much trouble. My question is, will it be alright to leave him alone for 4 nights? I asked someone to come by once every 24 to 48 hours. I am worrying for the integrity of my home but mostly for his mental health. Will he be traumatized in any way of my absence? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 15 days old | 4 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and congratulations on your new kitten! As long as your kitten is healthy and stable, I do not think it would be wrong to have a pet-sitter come in once every 24 hours to feed him, clean his litter box, and give him some cuddle time. You can try to have the pet-sitter rotate a few of his toys each day to keep him entertained. You can also consider a feline pheromone called Feliway, which helps to reduce stress in cats in new situations and environments. I hope this helps!

Can I leave my 5-month-old kitten alone for 4 nights with a sitter?

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