Tips When Moving Home With Pets

Moving can be a stressful and tiring process, but your pets can also feel confused about what's going on. To help ensure they feel as comfortable as possible with the move, let's take a look at how you can support them when moving into their new home. 

Arrange A Separate Space

To avoid your pets getting mixed up with all the moving transitions on the day, perhaps organise a place for your pet to stay whilst the moving boxes are being transported to and from your home. You may be looking for removal companies Bangor to help with the move, so the last thing you want is your pet getting caught up in all the action.

Provide A Safe Space

Once you’ve fully moved into your new home, creating a safe place for your pet will help them ease into the new surroundings. Particularly if you own a cat or dog, giving them an area with their bed and familiar toys will offer them a scent they are used to, keeping them calm and relaxed. 

Check Up On Them

When your pet has become familiar with the new surroundings, make sure to keep an eye on them. Perhaps reassure them that you are there and assess for any signs of stress. You’re their favourite person, so getting reassurance and comfort from you will help them massively if they’re feeling scared or uneasy in the new environment.

If you own a cat that goes outdoors regularly, it may be best to keep them indoors for at least a week before allowing them to venture outside your new home. This will ensure that your cat becomes familiar with the scents of your new home and reassures them that they should return here after going outdoors. 

If you have a dog who goes for walks daily, slowly presenting them to the nearby area will ensure they get used to their new daily walking route. If they’re comfortable, allow them to greet other dogs on the street, they could be your dog's new friendly neighbour. 

Be Patient

Moving can have a big impact on your pet, so being patient with how they are dealing with it is important in reassuring them that they’re going to be okay in their new home. It may take a couple of hours, days or even a week for your pet to readjust, so being patient with them will make them feel that little bit calmer. 

Just a heads up, registering with a local veterinary practice should be added to your moving list to do - don’t forget to let your current practice know! Lastly, if your pet is microchipped, inform the veterinary practice of this so the details can be updated.