Tips For Pets

Tips For Pets

Do what you can to take your pet with you – he/she has bonded with you, beloved owner and is a part of the family.
Purchase a sturdy pet carrier that your pet can’t chew through. Keep an eye on your pet when he/she is in the pet carrier as some animals will hurt themselves trying to claw or chew their way out. The last thing you need is a trip to the veterinarian while you’re trying to settle into your new home!
Limit the amount of food that you feed your pet in case he/she gets sick while moving. Always provide lots of water – especially in hot climates.
Talk to your vet about prescribing a tranquilizer. He/She will ask for your pet’s age, weight and state of health. You MUST give the tranquilizer to your pet about one hour before the excitement begins; otherwise, it won’t work.
After you arrive at your new home, put your pet in a bathroom and close the door so that he/she does not run away while your family or movers are going in and out of the house.
Give your pet lots of attention during the first couple weeks of settling into your new home. Watch how much he/she eats and keep an eye on his/her stools and urine. Quite often, the stress of moving can affect your pet’s immune system and cause a bladder infection, digestive problems, or even some form of dermatitis.
Keep your pet indoors or in a fenced area more than usual in case he/she tries to run away and return back to your previous home.