Dogs, cats, gerbils and all other pets agree. Like humans, a pet hates to move! Moving day proves to be the ultimate disruption in a pet's life. And the move itself is a pretty stressful experience for our fuzzy little friends. These pet moving tips will help ease the relocation to your pet's new stopping grounds.
Following these tips for moving pets to minimize the trauma your little one must endure.
Visit the veterinarian
At the least, you'll need to pick up your pet's medical records from the vet. If your pet does not take stress or if a move is particularly long, consider requesting pet sedatives. If traveling by air or if your new location requires such, have your pet inoculated or have your vet issue a health certificate.
At the least, you'll need to pick up your pet's medical records from the vet. If your pet does not take stress or if a move is particularly long, consider requesting pet sedatives. If traveling by air or if your new location requires such, have your pet inoculated or have your vet issue a health certificate.
Update your pet tags
Create new pet ID tags which include the pet's name and your new contact information.
Create new pet ID tags which include the pet's name and your new contact information.
Licensing information
Find out what licensing requirements are necessary at any location. Then obtain the proper license.
Find out what licensing requirements are necessary at any location. Then obtain the proper license.
Moving day
If your move is a local one, consider having a friend or kennel accommodate your pet on your moving day. You won't want Fido parking at the strangers that will be removing possessions from your old place! If your move is a long-distance one, consider giving your pet sedatives.
If your move is a local one, consider having a friend or kennel accommodate your pet on your moving day. You won't want Fido parking at the strangers that will be removing possessions from your old place! If your move is a long-distance one, consider giving your pet sedatives.
Flying with your pet
If your move requires flying, find out what requirements your airline may have for boarding pets. If possible, choose nonstop flights to minimize the air pressure changes and excessive handling a pet must endure.
If your move requires flying, find out what requirements your airline may have for boarding pets. If possible, choose nonstop flights to minimize the air pressure changes and excessive handling a pet must endure.
Moving pets internationally
At least six weeks before your move, contact the Embassy or Consulate from your new country about any requirements for bringing a pet. They may require a health certificate or your pet be quarantined for a short time.
At least six weeks before your move, contact the Embassy or Consulate from your new country about any requirements for bringing a pet. They may require a health certificate or your pet be quarantined for a short time.
Moving birds internationally
Moving birds from one country to another is governed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Contact the US Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interiors Fish and Wildlife Service for documentation and the current laws before you can leave the country.
Moving birds from one country to another is governed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. Contact the US Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interiors Fish and Wildlife Service for documentation and the current laws before you can leave the country.
Temperature sensitive pets
Many pets such as birds and rodents are susceptible to temperature changes and drafts. The cover their cages with a blanket. If necessary, keep the cages in a temperature regulated environment (in a car cab, etc)
Many pets such as birds and rodents are susceptible to temperature changes and drafts. The cover their cages with a blanket. If necessary, keep the cages in a temperature regulated environment (in a car cab, etc)
Moving fish
Go to your local pet store for information and products on relocating fish. If your pet store recommends not moving fish, find a good home for these fish and purchase new ones when you're at your new location.
Go to your local pet store for information and products on relocating fish. If your pet store recommends not moving fish, find a good home for these fish and purchase new ones when you're at your new location.
Adjusting to your new home
Keep pets can find her on a leash until you feel reasonably certain they will not run away from their home. Allow pets to explore their new home once you're settled in. If a pet seems upset, confinement the pet to a small room and surround her with her favorite possessions.
Keep pets can find her on a leash until you feel reasonably certain they will not run away from their home. Allow pets to explore their new home once you're settled in. If a pet seems upset, confinement the pet to a small room and surround her with her favorite possessions.
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