Keep regular routines
It may be difficult but try to keep your pets’ routine as regular as possible. Your pet may become upset on moving day when they see all of the unusual activity; you should confine your pet in its favorite room along with its favorite blanket and toys. You may also consider leaving your pet at a friend’s house on the day of the move. This way you wont have to worry about your pet getting in the way of the movers or running away.

Visit your veterinarian before the move
Before the move take your pet to the veterinarian for a thorough physical exam. If your pet is on any medication, be sure that you have enough to last at least a month. To make things easier for your new veterinarian take copies of your pets’ records with you. If you do not know of any veterinarians near your new home visit www.aahanet.org American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) they have an extensive list of veterinarians.

Moving your pets by automobile
If youre pet has never been in an automobile before, start to prepare for the trip well in advance. Start by simply having your pet go into the vehicle, investigate, than let them out. As they get more comfortable start to play with them in the vehicle and reward them for good behavior. Next take them for short rides and slowly increase the time of the trip each time out. If this is new experience for your pet I suggest you place them in a crate, or confine them in the back of the vehicle for theirs and your safety.

As part of the routine for riding in vehicles take your pet for a walk before you get in the vehicle. This way they can relieve themselves and work off some energy and hopefully sleep a little better on the trip. Once youre in the vehicle make sure it is well ventilated and comfortable, if they do get a little stressed the fresh air will just help them feel better.

Randy Heslip is a regular contributor to House & Home Info Source http://www.househomeinfo.com/ the ultimate resource for both home buyers and homeowners. Containing information and resources to help you find, buy, move into, maintain and make safe for your family the home of your dreams. This article may be reproduced as long as it is kept intact including the resource box. Copyright. 2007 househomeinfo.com.

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