Stress Free Moving Tips For Your Pet

One of life's biggest stresses is moving house.
This of course applies to your pet as well. The
different sounds, sights and smells of the new
home can be very disturbing for them. It may
take a few weeks for them to relax into their
new surroundings. The trip, however short or
long, can also be very traumatic for animals.
Obviously we know what's going on and that the
journey will end with us being in a new home.
Your pet naturally doesn't know this, so be
patient with them and try to take on board the
tips listed below.

• Keep your pet secure in one room while
you are doing all the packing and unpacking.
Keep their food and water bowls in the same room
along with their bed and toys. With the home
changing they'll sense that something is going
on which might make them want to hide in the
garden or at a neighbour's, so keeping them in
one area is strongly advised.

• Don't wash your pet's favourite toys and
bedding before you move, let it keep its familiar
smells for when they're in the new home.

• Don't feed your pet too soon before
leaving your home on the day you move, three
hours before should be fine. If your pet suffers
from travel sickness this will only add to their
distress. Consult your vet if travel sickness
medication is required.

• Before and after the move use a calming
pet spray or diffuser like Feliway for cats.

• All pets like routine as this makes them
feel secure. Try to stick to your normal
patterns leading up to the move and as soon as
possible after you're in your new home.

• Give your pet loads of attention before,
during and after you've moved as while you're
packing he may think that he's being left
behind.

• If you're really worried about your pet
whilst packing up your home, you could think
about using a kennel or cattery for a few days,
especially if they've been there before and
enjoyed it. Keep in mind that you'll have to
book your pet in some time in advance and you'll
need to make sure that all their vaccinations are
up to date, as good establishments will want to
see a vaccination certificate. Another idea is
to ask a family member or friend that your pet
is comfortable with to house them for a week
whilst you're moving and unpacking at the other
end. Your pet will then only have to deal with
one trip to their new home after you have sorted
the dreaded move and unpacked.

• It's advisable for a few weeks after you
have moved to keep your pet indoors, because
their natural instinct may be to try to find
their way back to their old home. For dogs going
outside, make sure you go with them and that they
are wearing a new identity collar. Microchipping
is also a good idea for any pets that go
outside. Don't let dogs off the lead until they
have had time to get acquainted to their local
parks and landmarks. Cats are best kept indoors
again for a few weeks until they have also
gotten used to their new surroundings and
smells.

• Don't forget you will need to find a vet
in your new area. Ask around at local pet
stores, your new neighbours or pet
walkers/carers in the area. Also ensure your pet
records are sent from your old vet to the new
one.

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Alex Kelly

As a pet and website owner, my articles are
based on issues I feel are important for fellow
animal lovers.
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