Keeping Your Pet Stress Free When Moving Home

One of life's biggest stresses is moving house

. This of course applies to your pet as well. The different sounds, sights and smells of the new home can be very disturbing for them. It may take a few weeks for them to relax into their new surroundings. The trip, however short or long, can also be very traumatic for animals. Obviously we know what's going on and that the journey will end with us being in a new home. Your pet naturally doesn't know this, so be patient with them and try to take on board the tips listed below.

Keep your pet safe in one room while you are packing and unpacking. Keep their food and water bowls in the same room along with their bedding, toys etc. With the home changing they'll sense that something is going on which might make them want to hide in the garden or at a neighbour's, so keeping them in one area is a good idea.

Don't wash your pet's favourite toys and bedding before you move, let it keep its familiar smells for when they're in the new home.

Don't feed your pet too soon before leaving your home on the day you move, three hours before should be fine. If your pet suffers from travel sickness this will only add to their anxiety. Ask your vet if travel sickness medication is needed.

Before and after the move use a calming pet spray or diffuser like Feliway for cats.

All pets like routine as this gives them security. It's best to keep to your usual patterns leading up to the move and as soon as possible after you're in your new house.

Give your pet loads of attention before, during and after you've moved as while you're packing he may think that he's being left behind.

If you're really worried about your pet whilst packing up your home, you could think about using a kennel or cattery for a few days, especially if they've been there before and enjoyed it. Keep in mind that you'll have to book your pet in some time in advance and you'll need to make sure that all their vaccinations are up to date, as good establishments will want to see a vaccination certificate. Another idea is to ask a family member or friend that your pet is comfortable with to house them for a week whilst you're moving and unpacking at the other end. Your pet will then only have to deal with one trip to their new home after you have sorted the dreaded move and unpacked.

It's advisable for a few weeks after you have moved to keep your pet indoors, because their natural instinct may be to try to find their way back to their old home. For dogs going outside, make sure you go with them and that they are wearing a new identity collar. Microchipping is also a good idea for any animals that are outside pets. Don't let dogs off the lead until they have had time to get acquainted to their local parks and landmarks. Cats are best kept indoors again for a few weeks until they have also gotten used to their new surroundings and smells.

Don't forget you will need to find a vet in your new area. Ask around at local pet stores, your new neighbours or animal walkers/carers in the area. Also make sure that your pet records are sent on from your old vet to your new one.

by: Alex Kelly

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