Moving With Pets
Moving can be hard on everyone involved. Adults, kids, and
yes... even your pets! While your pet may not understand
exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or
bad), that the whole family is experiencing. Add to that, the
fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like
changes to their usual routine, and you can understand why
they become so confused.
Your pets can also become quite anxious when all of a
sudden, they see their human family busily throwing
everything around them into boxes. Animals, just like people,
can behave rather badly when under stress, so we need to
do all we can to help them feel secure throughout the moving
process.
With this in mind we have set aside a page just for the
moving care of Fluffy and Fideo.
The following are tips for moving your pets to their new home.
Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs can be taken in your car. If so, remember to
take along the following items:
* Food
* Water
* A leash for letting your pet out of the car
* Newspaper or sheets to keep your car clean
Animals can get car-sick and will require frequent stops along
the way. Also, check ahead to see if the hotel where you are
staying allows pets. Depending on the animal's temperament
and size, it might be better to have it shipped by air. Be sure
to check if your destination has any local requirements or
restrictions on animals.
To have your pet shipped by air, make sure someone can
meet your pet at the destination airport and take care of it
until you arrive. A kennel can do this for you and keep your
pet until you have completed your move, if necessary.
If you are flying to your new destination, your cat or dog can
ride in the baggage compartment. You may need the
following items:
Take Your Time When Packing.
Stretch out your moving preparation time over several weeks.
Avoid panic in the last days. Take steps to ensure that
moving day is as relaxed as possible for you and your pets.
Make Travel Arrangements For Your Pets.
If your move involves air travel, contact airline carriers one
month in advance. Ask about their pet regulations, and make
reservations. Choose a nonstop flight to avoid extra handling
and climate and air-pressure changes.
Visit Your Pet's Veterinarian Before Moving.
A couple weeks before moving, request a copy of veterinary
records, a rabies vaccination certificate, and a health
certificate. Be sure your pets are up to date with their shots.
If your pet is a senior or has health problems, ask whether a
mild sedative would be advisable before travel. Can your vet
recommend another in your new location? For out-of-state
moves, contact the State Department of Animal Husbandry or
the state veterinarian about entry regulations—almost all
states have entry laws for most animals except tropical fish.
Don't Change - Maintain Your Pet's Routine.
Keep your pets' routines, such as feedings and walks, as
normal as possible in the week before moving. Because dogs
and cats need to feel in control, they might exhibit behavioral
changes or even become ill when stressed. Treat them with
the same level of attention you would ordinarily give them.
Make A Special Room For Your Pet.
A few days before moving, choose a small room to be the
"pet room." Tape a sign to the door that says "Pets: Do Not
Open." Make the sign large enough that friends or movers
can see it easily. Move food and water bowls, as well as toys,
into this room. Provide dogs and cats with sturdy carriers
equipped with litterbox (for cats), chew toys, or favorite
objects that have a familiar smell. Leave carrier doors open
so pets can adapt to them before travel day. On moving day,
keep animals in their carriers. As an alternative, consider
boarding dogs and cats, or ask a friend to caretake your
dogs during the last few days.
Get Tags And Leashes For Your Pets.
If you have a dog or an indoor/outdoor cat, buy or create
identification tags with your new address and phone number.
Be sure your pets are wearing them during travel. While
you're at it, pick up a cat leash—you'll need it if you're taking
a long road trip or an airplane
If you're traveling by car.
Keep your pet cats and pet dogs in carriers large enough to
accommodate both food and water bowls plus a small
litterbox. Stop about every two hours to give larger pets some
fresh air. Be sure to use a leash if you let your pets out.
Maintain a comfortable car temperature for all pets, and don't
ever leave animals alone in a car on a hot day. Even with the
windows cracked, this can be fatal. Birds and other small pets
(hamsters, guinea pigs, and the like) are especially
susceptible to drafts and heat. Cover cages to keep animals
calm and well protected, and remove water bottles except
during rest-stop water breaks.
Travel Checklist When Moving With Pets
* Veterinary records, certificates, and recent photos
* Medications
* Beds (pillows, towels, or other crate liners)
* Plastic bags and scoops for dogs
* Your pets' usual foods and plenty of water from the home
you're leaving (changing their water source can be
disorienting and upset their stomachs)
* Food and water bowls, a can opener, and resealable lids
* Leashes for cats and dogs
* Litterbox for cats
* Cage covers for birds and rodents
* Paper towels for messes
* Toys, chew bones, and treats
* Provisions for the first day at the new home
Some Helpful Dog And Cat Care When Moving In:
Again, choose a small room in your new home to be the "pet
room", where dogs and cats can feel secure as you move in
furniture and belongings. As much as possible, have
furniture, bowls, and toys in place before you let your pets
out of their crates.
Don't let pets outdoors without a leash until they've adapted
to their new surroundings—several days to a week for cats;
dogs adapt more quickly.
Continue giving your pets water from home for the first few
days.
If your pets misbehave, consider ways to reduce their stress.
If you suspect they may be ill, make a veterinary
appointment. Don't punish your pets for initial misbehavior.
Cats especially will not understand, and distrusting you will
only increase stress and stress-caused behaviors.
Clean up "accidents" immediately. Animals tend to repeat
behaviors in the same areas, so remove odors as quickly as
possible.
Smaller Animals
Hamsters, birds and other small animals can easily be
transported in your car. To help keep the animals calm and
quiet, cover cages with a cloth. Also, make sure they have
food and water available.
Fish
It can be very impractical and risky to move fish. Check with
your local pet store for recommendations on moving your
specific type of fish.
yes... even your pets! While your pet may not understand
exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or
bad), that the whole family is experiencing. Add to that, the
fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like
changes to their usual routine, and you can understand why
they become so confused.
Your pets can also become quite anxious when all of a
sudden, they see their human family busily throwing
everything around them into boxes. Animals, just like people,
can behave rather badly when under stress, so we need to
do all we can to help them feel secure throughout the moving
process.
With this in mind we have set aside a page just for the
moving care of Fluffy and Fideo.
The following are tips for moving your pets to their new home.
Cats and Dogs
Cats and dogs can be taken in your car. If so, remember to
take along the following items:
* Food
* Water
* A leash for letting your pet out of the car
* Newspaper or sheets to keep your car clean
Animals can get car-sick and will require frequent stops along
the way. Also, check ahead to see if the hotel where you are
staying allows pets. Depending on the animal's temperament
and size, it might be better to have it shipped by air. Be sure
to check if your destination has any local requirements or
restrictions on animals.
To have your pet shipped by air, make sure someone can
meet your pet at the destination airport and take care of it
until you arrive. A kennel can do this for you and keep your
pet until you have completed your move, if necessary.
If you are flying to your new destination, your cat or dog can
ride in the baggage compartment. You may need the
following items:
- Health certificate. Obtain this from your veterinarian.
- Pet container. The airline might have a special
container available or you can use your own as long
as it complies with airline regulations.
- Tranquilizers. Your vet can provide tranquilizers to be
given to your pet immediately before going to the
airport.
- Your scent. Your pet can be comforted by having a
piece of cloth with your scent on it.
- Make certain your household pet is wearing proper
identification and any required license tags in case
they get lost.
- Ask your veterinarian for a copy of your pet's medical
history to take with you, and be sure all shots are
current.
- Shortly before the move, your pets may become
nervous because of all the unusual activity. Keep a
close eye on them; stress may cause them to
misbehave or run off. Consider having them boarded
during the most hectic days.
- When you move, take along a health certificate and a
rabies vaccination certificate. The health certificate,
signed by your veterinarian, says your pet is in good
condition. The rabies certificate states when and
where your pet was vaccinated.
- If you move across state lines, call or write the state
veterinarian or State Department of Animal Husbandry
for laws on the entry of animals. Some states require
up-to-date rabies vaccinations. For example, the state
of Hawaii requires a 120-day quarantine for dogs and
cats that have just moved from another state.
- After the move, give your pets time to adjust to the new
neighborhood. Don't let your pets roam freely until
they learn where new "home" is now -- otherwise they
may get lost!
- If you pet has an ID implant, remember to have
updated contact information
Take Your Time When Packing.
Stretch out your moving preparation time over several weeks.
Avoid panic in the last days. Take steps to ensure that
moving day is as relaxed as possible for you and your pets.
Make Travel Arrangements For Your Pets.
If your move involves air travel, contact airline carriers one
month in advance. Ask about their pet regulations, and make
reservations. Choose a nonstop flight to avoid extra handling
and climate and air-pressure changes.
Visit Your Pet's Veterinarian Before Moving.
A couple weeks before moving, request a copy of veterinary
records, a rabies vaccination certificate, and a health
certificate. Be sure your pets are up to date with their shots.
If your pet is a senior or has health problems, ask whether a
mild sedative would be advisable before travel. Can your vet
recommend another in your new location? For out-of-state
moves, contact the State Department of Animal Husbandry or
the state veterinarian about entry regulations—almost all
states have entry laws for most animals except tropical fish.
Don't Change - Maintain Your Pet's Routine.
Keep your pets' routines, such as feedings and walks, as
normal as possible in the week before moving. Because dogs
and cats need to feel in control, they might exhibit behavioral
changes or even become ill when stressed. Treat them with
the same level of attention you would ordinarily give them.
Make A Special Room For Your Pet.
A few days before moving, choose a small room to be the
"pet room." Tape a sign to the door that says "Pets: Do Not
Open." Make the sign large enough that friends or movers
can see it easily. Move food and water bowls, as well as toys,
into this room. Provide dogs and cats with sturdy carriers
equipped with litterbox (for cats), chew toys, or favorite
objects that have a familiar smell. Leave carrier doors open
so pets can adapt to them before travel day. On moving day,
keep animals in their carriers. As an alternative, consider
boarding dogs and cats, or ask a friend to caretake your
dogs during the last few days.
Get Tags And Leashes For Your Pets.
If you have a dog or an indoor/outdoor cat, buy or create
identification tags with your new address and phone number.
Be sure your pets are wearing them during travel. While
you're at it, pick up a cat leash—you'll need it if you're taking
a long road trip or an airplane
If you're traveling by car.
Keep your pet cats and pet dogs in carriers large enough to
accommodate both food and water bowls plus a small
litterbox. Stop about every two hours to give larger pets some
fresh air. Be sure to use a leash if you let your pets out.
Maintain a comfortable car temperature for all pets, and don't
ever leave animals alone in a car on a hot day. Even with the
windows cracked, this can be fatal. Birds and other small pets
(hamsters, guinea pigs, and the like) are especially
susceptible to drafts and heat. Cover cages to keep animals
calm and well protected, and remove water bottles except
during rest-stop water breaks.
Travel Checklist When Moving With Pets
* Veterinary records, certificates, and recent photos
* Medications
* Beds (pillows, towels, or other crate liners)
* Plastic bags and scoops for dogs
* Your pets' usual foods and plenty of water from the home
you're leaving (changing their water source can be
disorienting and upset their stomachs)
* Food and water bowls, a can opener, and resealable lids
* Leashes for cats and dogs
* Litterbox for cats
* Cage covers for birds and rodents
* Paper towels for messes
* Toys, chew bones, and treats
* Provisions for the first day at the new home
Some Helpful Dog And Cat Care When Moving In:
Again, choose a small room in your new home to be the "pet
room", where dogs and cats can feel secure as you move in
furniture and belongings. As much as possible, have
furniture, bowls, and toys in place before you let your pets
out of their crates.
Don't let pets outdoors without a leash until they've adapted
to their new surroundings—several days to a week for cats;
dogs adapt more quickly.
Continue giving your pets water from home for the first few
days.
If your pets misbehave, consider ways to reduce their stress.
If you suspect they may be ill, make a veterinary
appointment. Don't punish your pets for initial misbehavior.
Cats especially will not understand, and distrusting you will
only increase stress and stress-caused behaviors.
Clean up "accidents" immediately. Animals tend to repeat
behaviors in the same areas, so remove odors as quickly as
possible.
Smaller Animals
Hamsters, birds and other small animals can easily be
transported in your car. To help keep the animals calm and
quiet, cover cages with a cloth. Also, make sure they have
food and water available.
Fish
It can be very impractical and risky to move fish. Check with
your local pet store for recommendations on moving your
specific type of fish.
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