subject: Moving With Pets And Plants - Get It Right [print this page] When you are moving to your new house, it is important that you plan ahead of time in order to accommodate unexpected delays. Sometimes a delay of even a few hours may prove to be crucial especially if you are carrying pets and plants. Special attention might be paid to them while you are planning a move. Consult Columbus moving services to discuss about the various options regarding pets and plants.
Moving Pets
Consult your veterinarian sometime ahead of the move so that all pet records are up-to-date. These documents should be kept handy during the move. The vet will also have suggestions regarding the food habits of your pet during and after the move.
Your pets will need time to adjust to the new environment and surroundings. When you arrive at the new location, do ensure that no hazardous or toxic items potentially harmful to the pets are lying around the house. Place the pets food, bed, litter box, etc. relatively in the same location as they were in your old home. It will help you pets adapt easily and faster.
It will be easier if you use special pet carriers for traveling. Try and adjust your pet to the carrier before the day of the move. Pets might become fussy if they are put into the carrier on the spot, so it is advisable to get them used to the idea beforehand. You can take your pet for a short ride using the carrier so that it is no longer alien to him.
During the move-in period, it is better to keep the pet in a kennel or in a separate enclosure before you get your house in order. Pet shelters can be contacted for the above purpose.
Registering the pet in the new place is essential. Change the tags that show the new address and phone number once you settle in.
Moving Plants
Thoroughly check regulations about transporting plants across state lines because there are many norms to be followed and there should not be any violations.
Some house plants are susceptible to shock while moving so you need to consult an expert before the move.
If you are unable to take a certain plant to the new place, take cuttings instead. Most cuttings can survive for several days if kept in a plastic bag containing damp vermiculite, peat moss, or perlite.
Watering and pruning adequately should be done a day in advance.
Extra sunlight for a couple of weeks before the move is a must so that they can adjust to the darkness inside the moving van. When you expose them to light again, do it slowly.
