7 Tips for Moving With a Pet
7 Tips for Moving With a Pet
You’ve been gearing up for your move for months, but your pet likely has had less time to get used to the idea of new trees to sniff and fire hydrants to investigate. Just as moving can be stressful for you, it can also create stress and anxiety for dogs and cats.
For Spencer, a six-year-old Lhasa Apso, the clues had been there for weeks. The boxes, the packing, the unfamiliar visitors coming to look at the house without his owner present. But when his toys went into a box among the last things to be packed, he knew something was up, recalls his owner, who recently relocated from Hartford, Connecticut to Chicago, Illinois.
If your pet isn’t himself, doesn’t have the same interest in eating, or is being extra clingy, there’s a good chance that the stress of the move is taking a toll. By following a few tips, you can help make the move as seamless as possible for your furry friends, and, hopefully, for yourself.
1. Stick to a Normal Schedule
When the moving truck rolled up the driveway, Spencer was already at doggie daycare, a decision made to spare additional anxiety. It’s a tip recommended by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), to avoid the chance your pet will try to make an escape as you load the truck. The organization also suggests not appearing overly stressed yourself before your move because your pet may read and reflect your emotions.1
2. Practice Traveling with Your Pet
If your pets haven’t spent much time in the car or in a crate, get some practice in before the big move. The ASCPA suggests easing pets into the habit by placing their food inside an open crate and having them eventually take meals inside a closed crate.2 Giving them treats and playing with them after crate time can help build positive feelings about the crate.
3. Learn the Rules for Flying with a Cat or Dog
If you plan to fly with a dog or cat, there are a number of regulations to familiarize yourself with in advance. Check the United States Department of Agriculture regulations for pet air travel and ask your airline about their specific rules, including specifications for in-cabin and cargo area pet carriers.3 Confirm that there is space available for[…]
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