Pets often get overlooked during this busy time.
Moving house is a stressful process for everyone involved, but if you have pets, it's really important to minimise impact and to make it as stress-free as possible.
Moving to a new home can be a worrying experience for pets, who often get overlooked during this busy time. To keep pet owners stress-free and pets happy, RSPCA, the UK's leading animal charity, is encouraging buyers to plan in advance and minimise the impact on pets as they get used to settling into their new home.
Here, Dr Jane Tyson, companion animals expert at the RSPCA reveals her top five tips for a happy move:
Make sure your pets are fit to travel and if in any doubt, contact your vet. If you own an animal that is pregnant, seek advice from a vet before transporting her. Plan your route to minimise journey time and maintain suitable comfort and environmental conditions. Never leave an animal unattended in a vehicle.
Try to keep your pet away from the all the commotion of the packing, unpacking, moving and cleaning to help reduce their stress.
Speak to your vet about artificial pheromone products, for example Feliway for cats and Adaptil for dogs – these may help to make your pet feel more secure and settled in their new home.
Update your contact details with your pet insurers, vets, microchip and any ID tags. You may need to register with a new vet, depending on how far you are moving.
When in the new house, try to keep to the same routine with your pets as you had in your previous home.
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