Moving is a cumbersome and stressful experience for everyone including your pets. Transitioning from one environment to another can be quite hectic for furry members of your family as they are unaware of what is happening around them. Therefore, it becomes more important to make your pets comfortable during the move.
- Get Your Pets Acquainted With Packing Supplies: Make your pets a part of your packing process. Give them the freedom to play with boxes and get acquainted to packing stuff. Once there curiosity is satisfied, they won’t feel nervous and pets won’t bark, show hyperactivity, or jump unnecessarily. Familiarizing your pets with packing and moving supplies will be a major contributor in reducing disruptions, reluctance, or resistance thus making the transition phase easy and stress-free for you & your pets.
- Stick To a Routine: Pets are quite sensitive and they became to show signs of fussiness, and anxiety whenever there is a change in their routine thus aggravating the moving stress. Stick to a routine and follow it religiously (including yours) so that all their activities such as feeding, walking, bathing & playtime, etc. are done in a timely manner. Shower them with some extra love, and stay patient throughout the moving period.
- Take Your Pet To a Vet: Just like a child, pets also need extra correction, and undergo regular check-ups to ensure that all vaccinations are in order. Keep in mind that moving is stressful for your pets too. It is therefore important that you show some extra love and patience throughout the period. Consult your vet and make him aware of the move so that he can suggest some necessary prescriptions to avoid a last-minute visits. Don’t forget to a copy of your pet’s vet records along to the new place.
- Carry Your Pet Safely: It is always advisable to carry your pets safely in the car as other items will be transported in a truck. Small cats and dogs can be put in a carrier and tried securely using the safety belt. For large-sized pets such as bigger dogs, pit them in kneel in the back of your Car. Avoid opening the kennel until you are inside your new home. Free them to explore their surroundings but supervision of their move.
- Keep your Pets Secluded: Till the time you are not all set up like before, it is advisable to keep your pets secluded. Once they see their familiar stuff, they will feel happy and satisfied. In the meantime, you can give them their favorite toys, other stuff, and blankets to make them feel at home.
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