Moving with Pets
Often when we move, we’re so busy with packing and preparing for the move that we forget to give proper attention to our pets. But we shouldn’t. For many pets, a move to a place with new sights, sounds and especially smells can be a challenge or even a trauma. It's the worst thing for your pet to lose the sense of security and tenderness from your side during such a stressful period in their lifes.
Don't make your pet feel forsaken during the turmoil of the move, give him your care and attention and try to maintain their daily routines as usual as always. It's always easier to go through difficulties with a friend you can rely on - be such a friend for your pets and you'll get even more loyalty than you expected from them.
Moving with dogs
Start packing 1 or 2 week before the actual day of the move in order not to get a dog overly excited when you try to pack everything in a rush during the last couple of days before movers arrive. Do not pack your dog’s favorite toys or move the bedding if possible. Sudden change of safety environment will make your dog anxious and may lead to unpredictable behavior... read more
Moving with cats
The simplest solution to make the move smoother and ensuring that the cat won’t escape amid the confusion of the move is to board the cat in a cattery close to your new home, provided you are moving locally. If you don’t have such an option than here are the steps to make your move as painless for the pet as possible... read more
Moving with fish
It is often risky and impractical to try to move fish. Fish are most sensible to to temperature changes that can hardly be avoidable during a move. So if they don't have any special sentimental value to you - just don't move them. Many aquarium stores may accept them and even offer a store credit, which you can use in another location close to the place you moved in. But if you don't have this option here are some suggestions you may consider during your move... read more
Moving with birds
How smooth and easy your move with the bird will be, solely depends on the degree of socialization of your pet. Some birds, frequently exposed to new situation, will take the move easily. On the other hands there are birds which will get nervous, stressed and will be squawking and rushing around their carrier. Most traumatic the move will be for older parrots that haven't been socialized well... read more
Moving with exotic pets
A lot is written how to move with dogs, cats or even fish. But what if your beloved ones are far more exotic and unusual than other people's pets, don't they need some special and accordingly unusual care during the move? If you are the lucky owner of, say, a snake or a hamster here are few suggestion for your smooth with them... read more
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