Tips for Moving With Pets

Tips For Moving With Pets

Moving to a new home can be stressful.  It is a very stressful time for your pets and there are things you can do to make it less painless.  Here are some helpful tips from animal experts to make the transition and keeping you pets safe during the move.

1. Update your pet's tag.  Make sure they have a sturdy collar with identification tag the is labeled with your current contact information.  Tag should have new address, phone and or cell number at can be reached immediately during the more.

2. Ask for veterinary records.  If moving out of the area of current veterinary services.  Ask for medical history to give to the new vet along with pet's vaccinations.  Files may be large so ask them to be fax or email to new vet. Might not be a bad ideal to keep a copy on your computer or mobile device also.  Have your current vet's phone number handy in case of an emergency, or in case your new vet would like more information about your pet/s.

3.Keep medication and food on hand.  Keep at least one week's worth of food and medication with you in case of an emergency or settlement delays.  Vet's will not give out med's if pet has not been seen by them and if you may not be able to find your pets normal food right away at new stores.

4. Seclude your pet from chaos.  Keep them safe, quite, well-ventilated place (not a vehicle) more like a bath room in the new home with a "Do Not Disturb!" sign on door.  They might like there fav toy, crates or bed in the room to make it more like home.  If using a new crate or moving crate introduce the pet/s several times before the move. 

5. Prepare for first aid.  First aid is not a substitute for emergency veterinary care, so know where emergency vets are with in your travel zone to your new home.  ( The day we move into your new home, our dog ran under the deck and was stung by a bunch of bees) so off to the emergency vet we went.  Thank goodness we knew where to go.  Having a first aid kit is advice by the experts.  A few recommended supplies; vets phone number, gauze to wrap wounds or muzzle your pet, adhesive tape, no-stick bandages, towels, and hydrogen peroxide 3%.  They state also you can use a door, board, blanket of floor mat as an emergency stretcher and a soft cloth, necktie, leash for a muzzle.  Ask the new vet if there are any local health concerns such as heartworm or lyme disease or any vaccinations that may be required. 

6. Play it safe in the car.  Best to travel with a crate, second-best is to use a restraining harness.  Secure the crate or carrier with ta seat belt and keep well ventilated.  Have a familiar toy or blanket.  Do not leave in back of truck or storage unit for any reason. Please never leave them in a hot or cold weather car. 

7. Get ready for takeoff.  When traveling by air, check and see requirements or restrictions to be sure you are prepared for safe travel.  Give your self time to work out any arrangements necessary arrangements.  Some airlines will allow pets in the cabins, depending on size, but you'll need to purchase a special crate that fits under the set or in front of you. 

8. Prep your new home for pets.  Pets may be frightened and confused in new surroundings.  Set up and out all familiar and necessary things your pet will need and use immediately.  Necessaries; food, water, medications, bed, crate, litter box, toys, etc..   If your old home is near buy, they may try to head back.  To be safe, give the new home owners and or old neighbors your phone number and photo of your pet/s and ask them to contact you if they show up.

I hope you find these hits helpful and have a safe and happy new life for all your family even legged ones in your new home.

Source: The Pet Realty Network