The problem faced by taking the pet out of its environment is that they can become stressed out. In case of travelling before reaching their new ‘temporary’ destination they can also experience travel trauma. So arranging to have your pet, or pets, looked after by someone else in your absence is a far kinder arrangement.

It is always a good plan to conduct a pet sitter interview before hiring them for the job. The interview can be arranged on phone or in person although it is generally better if the interview takes place at home as the ability of the pet sitter can be tested with the pet. The pet sitter should be qualified and should have completed appropriate educational coursework. The coursework should include pet care, nutrition and health along with business and office procedures. It is a bonus if they have taken care of animals similar to the pet you have because not all pet sitters can take care of all types of pets. Every pet sitter is generally specialised in looking after a certain type of pet and it is very rare to find a pet sitter that has knowledge about all kinds of pets.

The pet sitter should also have an insurance policy in case of accidents and this policy should be checked prior to engaging them to ensure that it is current and valid. They should also be asked for to provide references from previous employers to ensure that their previous work experience is up to your required standards.

The pet sitter looks after the food and water needs of the animal. They maintain the normal routine of the animal. This can also include giving medication to the pet if required. Some even provide special services such as injecting insulin; administering subcutaneous fluids, and checking blood pressure and glucose levels. In such cases, the knowledge of the pet sitter should be assessed with the vet of the pet.

Some pet sitters also provide pet walking services. This service is used by people who are old or have some kind of disability and are not able to provide the adequate exercise that their pet needs. They may also be able to drive the pet to the vet, groomer or trainer. Pet sitters also pick up pet supplies such as food and medicines. All the additional services are optional and not provided by all pet sitters. They also play with the pet and maintain the litter box.

Pets such as dogs, cats, snakes, rabbits, ferrets, lizards, guinea pig, fish, and hamsters can utilise the services of a pet sitter. But some of the exotic animals are very fussy and shy; they accept pet sitters whom they are familiar with. If this is the case, then pet owners should try to develop a bond between the pet and the pet sitter beforehand, in their presence. The most common method of bonding with the animal is by feeding them. After the initial bond is formed, the pet can then be left alone with the pet sitter.

The Fatboy was designed by Jukka Setala of Finland in 1998, as the modern version of the bean bag. A Fatboy is made from either polyester or nylon, and has a PVC coating around it to make it water & stain resistant, which makes cleaning it no hassle at all. It is filled with virgin polystyrene beads that make for the ultimate seating and lounging experience. Why should you prefer a Fatboy over a bean bag? Well, the Fatboy is a bean bag in the conventional sense and it retains all its features like ergonomic value, flexibility, durability and easy maintenance too. However, it shoots past the bean bag in usability. While the traditional beanbags were stylised chairs, in essence the Fatboy is a stylised chair, bed and bean bag put together.

You could use it as a couch to laze on, and beat the fatigue after a tiring day at work – or you could use it as a two seater to watch movies or play video games and have a great time with your partner. Unlike bean bags, they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes to meet the preference of all and sundry. Since the Fatboy is ergonomic, it changes shape to conform to the shape of your body. This is especially useful for people who have joint or lower back problems, and it helps avoid the discomfort that you can face with conventional chairs.

There is also the junior Fatboy range that is specifically designed for children’s rooms. Kids can use the Fatboy as a chair while doing home work, watching TV or playing board or video games and it can also double up as a mattress for them to catch a quick nap. It protects their backs and necks, and helps avoid the postural problems that they could face when using conventionally styled furniture. Made up of kid-resistant nylon, Fatboys are easy to clean and parents do not have to worry about dangers of strangulation that traditional bean bags pose.

Not to be left behind, even pets can have their own pet Fatboys. These are the best options for your pet if you keep them inside your house. Your pet may actually prefer the comfort of the Fatboy to your bed, so you can finally have all the bed space that you can use. Fatboys are chic, stylish and extremely comfortable. They are available in a variety of colours so you can match it to the décor in your living room or bedroom or even your children’s room, and enjoy the comfort they offer for a lifetime.