yorkster, yes, I know what you mean about leaving for a couple days and leaving the critters alone. If we go overnight, I will leave them alone, but even two nights now and I'll have the pet sitter come. Neither Tubby nor Peanut will die if they don't have their medicine for a day or two, but I know it makes them feel better and I believe after all these years they at least deserve that if they have to put up with me being away. But at least I have the luxury of a pet sitter and don't have to worry about boarding them.