While moving into your new home can be an exciting adventure for you, your pets do not enjoy the changes made to their environment until they have had time to adjust to them. Because animals are uncomfortable with change, it is important for you to adapt your moving plans to accommodate the needs of your pets. Even for a very short move, Maryland moving companies suggest that you give your pets some extra love and attention before, during, and after your move.
One of the best things you can do before moving a cat or dog is to purchase a pet carrier.
Pet carriers, often called “crates”, provide your pet with a safe and secure place to be while they are being moved. If you purchase the crate before your moving date you should allow your pet to get used to being in it, and allow them to sleep in it if they want to. To facilitate getting your pet to go into the crate, try putting their favorite blanket or toys in it.
Professional movers, Maryland and all over the US, say that it is just as it is important for you to wear your seatbelt in a car, it is important for you to keep your pet safe as well. The safest place for a pet to travel inside a car is in their pet carrier. When you will be stopping for restroom or food breaks, take you pet out of the carrier on a leash and allow them to walk around and get some exercise with you. Do not ever leave a pet locked in a hot car; even on a mildly hot day they can die.
If your pet suffers from motion sickness, you can do both of you a favor and visit your vet for an anti-motion sickness medication. The medication will help your pet to feel better during the trip, and will keep vomit to a minimum for you.
If you will be traveling a long distance, and staying in a hotel over night, make sure to call ahead and make reservations with a hotel which allows animals. Motel 6 is always a good pet-friendly choice to a clean, safe room.
Speaking to a representative from a moving company in Maryland, they suggested that when you are moving you should always have identification on your pet with your new phone, or cell phone, number on it. The last thing you want is to loose your pet and have someone calling a disconnected number trying to find you.
Once you arrive at your new home, find a safe place for your pet to be so that they will not get out of the house. Pets may try to escape thinking they are in the wrong place, and this is completely natural and instinctive. Take all the precautions you can so that your pet stays with you and safe.
While moving with pets can be a challenge, it is very doable and can even be a good experience when done correctly, with the pets needs taken into account.