Moving houses does not only place intense pressure on you, but also to your favorite pet. The animals take your current home, not just as a home but also as their territory. Cats for example are very sensitive and do not welcome the abrupt change of environment, lightly. Dogs on the other hand, adjust with ease. For the cats and dogs, they all would like it, if you maintained their routine, include getting their treat, grooming, and walking time as usual. To make your dog or cat, comfortable in your next house, take the steps below. Some time before the move, prepare your cat for the journey. It does not matter whether you are moving to a house, five blocks away from your previous home. Your pet will be safer in a pet carrier. However, it is not their cup of tea. They will resist every effort of you trying to place them in the carriage. You can introduce them to the idea gradually until they are used to the carrier. Put some treats inside the box and leave the door open.
The next step is to familiarize the pets with car travel. Start by taking short rides in your neighborhood and when they are fully ready, take them around town. If it is a dog, take it for a walk around the area, you are moving to. This will enable them, to collect scents from the place. Hence, it will be easier for them to adjust to the location. While packing the household goods, allow the dog or the cat to be there. That way, it will not be surprised when you place it in the car. When moving, a cat carrier will be handy. It is the only thing, which will keep the kitty in place. Provide adequate food and a bathroom for the pet. Label the box, so that those who will be moving your things, takes good care of the pet. Preferably, do not keep it together with the items but rather set aside some space near the family. Dogs can travel together with a family member.
If you are going on a long distance journey, find out about the provisions of the airline on the pet travel. Arm yourself with the necessary veterinary documents. Research also some of the pet friendly hotels, to avoid rubbing the wrong way with the authorities. Now when you reach the new home, release the cat from the carrier, and place it in a safe place. Cats usually take time before getting used to new environments. This is the reason why they will escape some few days after you move. Hence, you can put a box under the bed or find a separate room, for them to seek refuge, for the time being. Your dog will only require a walk around the building. To conclude, it is not always easy to move pets, but if you take the above steps, you will transport your lovely pet safely and ease its adjustment to the new home.
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