Moving or relocating could be traumatic for people, but it could be even worse for your household pets that have spent most of their lives inside your home and have never ventured outside.
Furthermore, removing them from their favorite furniture pieces could change their world entirely.
Happily, there are things you can do to make your and your pet's move a lot easier. The following are great tips when moving with pets.
1. Take into consideration the present physical condition of your pets, age and temperament before you decide to bring them along with you. Keep in mind that long distance travel is taxing on most animals.
2. Ensure that your pet is wearing proper identification and required license tags if any, in the event they get lost.
3. Inform your vet about your move and ask if they know of a vet in your new place whom he or she can refer to you. Consult about proper treatment if your pet has a condition that might get worse after moving. Also, ask for a copy of your pet's medical history.
4. If you are going to travel long distance like flying, ask your vet for sedative for your pet unless it is travelling in the cargo section of the plane. This is particularly helpful if you have a pet that does not travel well or is cage aggressive.
5. If you travel by air, you will likely need a health certificate from your veterinarian and there could be a time requirement, such as a certificate that has to be dated thirty days before your scheduled travel.
6. A few days before your move, you pets could become nervous due to all the unusual activity around the house. Keep a close watch on them since stress could cause them to run off or misbehave.
7. If you are moving across state lines, write or call the state vet or State Department of Animal Husbandry for laws regarding animal entry. Some states will require updated rabies vaccinations.
8. Schedule your dog or dogs to be groomed a week before you leave. They will smell clean as you travel and their nails trimmed to avoid ruining the interior of your car. Have dogs with long hair trimmed or shaved. Give cats a good brushing when you move.
9. Consider spoiling your pets during the stressful time of preparing for your move. Allow them to sleep in the bed, take time out to play with them, take them for walks, feed them and treat them with their favorite treats or food. This will help improve their spirits on the actual moving day. Pets could often be the last thing on people's minds during a move and they would start to feel neglected and unloved, which could bring more stress and bad behavior.
10. After moving, give your pets time to adjust to the new neighborhood and do not allow them to roam the area freely until they learn where new home is now, or they could get lost.
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