How to Calm a Pet During a Move
Moving can be a stressful time not only for people but also for their pets. Moving can be traumatic for pets so it is necessary to take steps to ensure your pet's safety during the move and ease the anxiety.
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How to Calm a Pet During a Move
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Keep your pet occupied and contained while moving household items. Door are often left open while furniture and boxes are being moved and an anxious pet may seek escape. Pets can also be accidentally injured while objects are being moved so it is best to secure your pet outside or in a room where there will be no traffic.
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Make sure your pet is wearing proper identification in the event he makes a run for it. Be certain your pet has a collar and tags with your pet's name and your phone number. List your cell phone number on the tag if your home phone number will change due to the move.
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Give your pet familiar items to keep him comfortable. Before taking every last item out of the house make sure you leave a few comfort items to help keep your pet calm. Keep items such as a blanket, favorite toys or other familiar items that your pet can have as security during the move.
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Place your pet in a pet carrier, cage or crate once you are ready to transport him to the new home. Don't try to hold the pet in your arms. This can be dangerous for both you and your pet. Your pet may jump from your arms and/or you could get scratched. Holding a pet in your arms in a vehicle could cause an accident if a nervous pet gets loose in the vehicle.
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Let your pet explore the new surroundings but keep him indoors at first. Once you have moved into the new home your pet will be busy exploring the new place. It is best to keep a cat indoors until he adjusts to the new area so that he doesn't wander off. You can walk your dog on a leash so that he becomes accustomed to his new surroundings.
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Give your pet time and space. If your pet goes into hiding at the new home don't worry too much. He'll come around. Just give him time to adapt to the new environment. He'll adjust and before you know it your pet will be acting like the king or queen of the new castle.
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grandchef
Oct 17, 2010
I would add that boarding your pet(s) or, better yet, leaving them with friends until you are finished moving everything out of your old house can keep both owners and pets much calmer. Then, because it is important that your pet(s) understand that you are all leaving the old house, they should have the opportunity to walk through the empty old house with you to say goodbye, and be transported to the new house safely and separately from all the furniture in the manner in which you usually transport them. This avoids the issue of treating your pets like furniture and crating them for the move -- unless you normally crate your pets when in the car. This is a great way to make your pets part of the process without causing them undue stress or treating them like baggage. If your pets are very nervous, check with your veterinarian first before you treat them with anything. You have... -
grandchef
Oct 17, 2010
Continued from previous Comment: You have enough on your hands with the move; you don't need the additional stress of a sick pet.
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jenng
Jun 07, 2010
Great article on How to Calm a Pet During a Move 5*
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omghow
Jun 07, 2010
Good advice on how to move to another place with your pet. Thanks again for sharing.
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sanjitashrestha
Jun 04, 2010
thank you for sharing your tips. good article.
