Here’s how to help Pets and Kids Make the Transition When Moving

by L.Buckley

Moving from town to town is difficult for pets No matter how frazzled you feel, moving is generally more difficult for your entire family, especially kids and pets. Moving can be very stressful time for your pets too. When it comes to moving with pets, you’ll have to plan ahead. Pets, just like us, are very sensitive to changes.

Moving is tough enough on humans, but animals don’t have a clue why strangers are removing the furniture. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time. Make travel arrangements well in advance. You probably need about a months notice if you plan on flying. Look into travel insurance to cover any problems that might arise.

A couple weeks before moving, request a copy of veterinary records, a rabies vaccination certificate, and a health certificate. Be sure your pets are up to date with their shots. If your pet is a senior or has health problems, ask whether a mild sedative would be advisable before travel.

Move food and water bowls, as well as toys, into this room. Provide dogs and cats with sturdy carriers equipped with litter box (for cats), chew toys, or favorite objects that have a familiar smell. Leave carrier doors open so pets can adapt to them before travel day. On moving day, keep animals in their carriers. As an alternative, consider boarding dogs and cats, or ask a friend to care for your dogs during the last few days.

Maintain a comfortable car temperature for all pets, and don’t ever leave animals alone in a car on a hot day. Even with the windows cracked, this can be fatal. Birds and other small pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, and the like) are especially susceptible to drafts and heat.

As much as possible, have furniture, bowls, and toys in place before you let your pets out of their crates. This is help your pets establish a new routine of locating where their food and water is.

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