Moving can be stressful on your pets from the unexpected activity in their home or from all the newness of your new home. There is not a one fits all solution, but here are 7 Tips on the best way to move with pets in Central Florida that should make it easier.
PREPARE AN OVERNIGHT BAG
Pack an “overnight bag” with enough dog food, kitty litter, toys and grooming tools to sustain your pet and keep them comfortable during the first few days of unpacking.
CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN
If your move will necessitate for you to find another vet, inform your vet so you can take records and any prescription medications with you. Ask the office if they can recommend another vet in your new area. Just like you would for your change of address, update their tags or microchip information to the new address and phone number.
ALLOW YOUR PET TO BE AWAY FROM THE ACTION
The best way to reduce stress on your animal(s) is to help them be in the quietest area possible during the activity of moving. Remove them from the action . Think creatively by making room for them in a bedroom on another floor and closing the door, or putting them in their carrier or kennel in the garage-taking proper caution to ensure they’ll be at a safe temperature and that they have water and food for the length of time they’ll be there- if you do not want to have them stay with a friend or a kennel for the day. Check in on them regularly, and feed and walk them at the time you usually would so their routine, in the midst of all the changes, is disrupted as little as possible.
TRANSFERRING YOUR PET TO YOUR NEW HOME
Allow your pet to travel to the new house in your own vehicle. using either a carrier, or a kennel, in the back of the car. For some animals, a blanket over their carrier during the car ride is helpful so they can’t see the environment changing outside.
INTRODUCE YOUR PET TO THE NEW HOME BEFORE ALLOWING THEM IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
With all the new and unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells of a new neighborhood, an animal can easily become overly excited, confused, frightened, or even lost. It’s important to accompany the pet into the new home, even if the pet is usually well-behaved or docile. Give them a few days inside the new home to adjust before you allow them outside without you. Tip for cat owners: for safety reasons, more and more people are keeping their cats indoors. A move is a good opportunity to help them transition to being inside. Use this transition to your advantage.
KEEP YOUR PET SECLUDED
Before bring your pet over, set up as much as you can in your new home. Once there, confine them to a section of the house while they slowly adjust to their surroundings. Give your pet lots of attention and introduce familiar objects like toys or blankets as soon as possible. Make them feel as at home as you do!
MOVING WITH FISH
Believe it or not, moving can be traumatizing, if not fatal, for Fish. It isn’t ideal, but you can transport them short distances ; check with your local aquarium store for supplies and for more details. If you have a long distance to travel it’s best to re-home them to a friend.
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