I have yet to meet anyone who enjoys moving to a new home. Oh, the new home is great, but the actual move is right up there with getting audited. Nobody wants to really do it, but there is not much of a choice.
A move is taxing in many ways. Beyond gas prices, it wears you out. The physical strain is obvious, but so is the idea of moving to an area where everything is new. If you think it is a stressful time for you and your family, your pet is easily ten times as stressed.
We grow use to and comfortable with our surroundings, but not at a scale comparable to our pets. For a cat or dog, the surrounding area is their entire world and they mark it accordingly. When removed, it is extremely upsetting to them.
If you are making a big move from one city to another, get your pet checked out at the vet before making the move. Also, ask for a referral to a vet in the location. Having a seriously ill pet on your hands in the middle of a move is no fun.
Okay, it is vital we focus on the global goal of moving your pet. The big issue is stress. Doing things to reassure the pet, such as talking to it and petting it, will go a long way to making the move uneventful. You want a very uneventful move!
If you have a cat, moving is an extremely stressful time for it. The goal is to limit sensory input. Place your cat in a moving container and put it in a quiet room till you are ready. This will help settle your kitten.
When you are at the point where you are going to walk out of the home and head to the new place, pick up your cat and take it with you. Keep them with you in the vehicle. Your smell and voice will help minimize the stress to some extent.
Once the trip is done, place the container in a room off limits to anyone else. Leave your cat in the container. Keep the door closed and your cat should slowly destress. When everything is settled later, close all exits to the outside and let the cat out of the container.
Moving a dog involves similar issues. The goal is to let the pup know you are with them. Let them put around the house while packing is being done. When it is time to move, keep them in the same vehicle with you.
Upon arriving at the new location, do not take your pup inside. They may be so stressed that they will relieve themselves. This is not exactly a good way to break in the new home.
If you want to save your new carpet from immediate wear and tear, take your pup for a lap around the house. This will give them the chance to check things out, mark their territory and get acquainted with any dogs nearby.
Think about the last time you moved. How stressful was it? Now imagine your pet going through the same thing. If they get stressed, it will add to yours. That is the last thing you need, so take care of them.
A move is taxing in many ways. Beyond gas prices, it wears you out. The physical strain is obvious, but so is the idea of moving to an area where everything is new. If you think it is a stressful time for you and your family, your pet is easily ten times as stressed.
We grow use to and comfortable with our surroundings, but not at a scale comparable to our pets. For a cat or dog, the surrounding area is their entire world and they mark it accordingly. When removed, it is extremely upsetting to them.
If you are making a big move from one city to another, get your pet checked out at the vet before making the move. Also, ask for a referral to a vet in the location. Having a seriously ill pet on your hands in the middle of a move is no fun.
Okay, it is vital we focus on the global goal of moving your pet. The big issue is stress. Doing things to reassure the pet, such as talking to it and petting it, will go a long way to making the move uneventful. You want a very uneventful move!
If you have a cat, moving is an extremely stressful time for it. The goal is to limit sensory input. Place your cat in a moving container and put it in a quiet room till you are ready. This will help settle your kitten.
When you are at the point where you are going to walk out of the home and head to the new place, pick up your cat and take it with you. Keep them with you in the vehicle. Your smell and voice will help minimize the stress to some extent.
Once the trip is done, place the container in a room off limits to anyone else. Leave your cat in the container. Keep the door closed and your cat should slowly destress. When everything is settled later, close all exits to the outside and let the cat out of the container.
Moving a dog involves similar issues. The goal is to let the pup know you are with them. Let them put around the house while packing is being done. When it is time to move, keep them in the same vehicle with you.
Upon arriving at the new location, do not take your pup inside. They may be so stressed that they will relieve themselves. This is not exactly a good way to break in the new home.
If you want to save your new carpet from immediate wear and tear, take your pup for a lap around the house. This will give them the chance to check things out, mark their territory and get acquainted with any dogs nearby.
Think about the last time you moved. How stressful was it? Now imagine your pet going through the same thing. If they get stressed, it will add to yours. That is the last thing you need, so take care of them.
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