Moving With Your Pet
One of the most trying experiences you'll ever have is moving to a new house. However, you might not be aware of the stress your pets are experiencing due to the commotion of moving trucks, packing tape, and cardboard boxes. Continue reading to learn how to make the change as safe and simple for your furry pals as you can.
Selecting a New Area, Home, or Apartment
Make sure your pet will adore it as much as you do before choosing your ideal home. It's a good idea to take a stroll in the neighbourhood to evaluate if it appears safe for your pets. Watch out for any stray dogs in the neighbourhood that seem aggressive or are not being watched.
Cats and dogs require different amounts of space in terms of size:
Make sure your potential new home gives your feline companions lots of room to build vertically. Shelving, like kitty blocks on top of furniture, makes it simple to generate a lot of vertical space.
Analyze your dog's requirements on an individual basis. Older dogs, pups, and dogs that are having trouble housebreaking will need to go outside frequently, which could be challenging in an apartment complex with many steps or a home without a yard.
Moving Out of Your House
Cats dislike change a lot. By bringing in moving boxes early and keeping your pets in a familiar area you intend to pack last, you can assist your cats (and nervous dogs) get used to the moving process. Keep your pets at a friend's house or in a quiet room with the door closed on moving day. This will prevent your cat or dog from being frightened and attempting to flee while the movers are loading the truck. Maintain as much of your pet's routine as you can while you are travelling.
Making a Road Trip Plan
Many animals haven't travelled in containers or cars very often. Your pets should be gradually acclimated to their kennels in the weeks or months preceding the major trip. Place their food in an open crate at first, and eventually let them eat inside the crate with the door closed.
Try bringing your pets in a box around the home or going for a quick drive.
By offering goodies and playing after crate time, you can encourage your pets to associate the crate with good things.
By following these instructions, you may greatly improve your and your pets' comfort on moving day.
Making Your New Home Pet-Proof
You should consider pet-proofing your new house. Plug up any crevices where your pet can get entangled, hide electrical connections, check that all windows have safe screens, get rid of any dangerous houseplants, and make sure no pest-control poison traps have been left anywhere in the house.
Accepting It
It will be tempting to let your dog or cat go free in the house when you finally get to your new place after a long journey. However, your pets could feel anxious in a brand-new environment.
Let them settle into one area at first, which will serve as their "home base," and fill it with their favourite toys, treats, water and food bowls, and, in the case of cats, a litter box.
The litter box in your cat's "home base" room can be moved incrementally over time to a more permanent position. Consider advancing the litter box one foot each day.
With a little patience, your cat or dog will quickly become the ruler or queen of your new house.
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