Moving to a new home can be an exciting experience for people, and it has it’s share of stressful moments too. Pet owners should be aware that all the unexpected activity or entering a totally new environment can feel stressful for their pet as well. The following are some ways to make the transition less stressful for your pet during your move. Contact us to ease moving with pets.
- Pack a bag with enough pet food and kitty litter for the first few days, keeping it easily accessible. Make your pet feel comfortable by packing familiar toys as well as their bed or blanket to keep the calm.
- Move the house first to set up one room and use familiar objects to ease your pet’s transition.
- Transport pets in your car, securing smaller dogs and cats in a carrier with a seatbelt in the back seat. A larger dog can be placed in a kennel, and covering it with a blanket may reduce stress.
- Be careful your pet doesn’t get loose in the unfamiliar new house, as they could easily get lost. Once they adjust to their new home, you can let them outside without worrying they won’t return.
- During the move itself ask a friend to keep them or consider a boarding kennel, otherwise keep them in the quietest area possible.
- After the move remember to update your pet’s tags or microchip to show your new address and phone number.
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