1. Block escape routes & put them out of harm\u2019s way<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen packing boxes and moving with your pets, the first thing you should put in mind is their safety during and even after moving into your new home. Lock your pets into a quiet\u00a0room when moving other items, and block any escape routes. This reduces anxiety, and it also ensures that they don’t get lost. A baby gate can be an effective block for hallways and doors and will keep pets\u00a0away from\u00a0packing and box lifting activities.<\/p>\n
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2. Prepare an Overnight Bag. <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nIt should contain:<\/p>\n
\n- Dry kibble + Water + Silicon Travel Bowl,<\/li>\n
- Pet Waste Bags and dispenser, Puppy Pads,\u00a0Dog or cat Bed,\u00a0Dogs will focus attention on a Meaty Bone, stuffed kong, kibble treat toy. While cats will appreciate dried fish treats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3. Use a Crate to help with moving<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nPlace your cat in a crate and secure with a seatbelt through the handle.\u00a0After moving everything, including their usual beddings and toys, you can then safely get them into the new house.\u00a0 Avoid cleaning their bedding at least two weeks before moving.\u00a0 This tip ensures that they can quickly get used to your new home because of the familiar smell of their belongings.<\/p>\n
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4. Transport them in the main cabin on your own car.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Place a harness on them and a seat belt adaptor<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t ever transport them in the removalist truck. Airflow will be poor and too hot for pets and doing so could be fatal.<\/li>\n
- Place Your\u00a0Pet<\/strong>\u00a0in Your Vehicle at the last minute. They will overheat if you keep them there while packing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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5. Put harnesses and leads on them if they need to toilet outside the car<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nBoth dogs and cats. Don\u2019t risk letting them out without a leash. They could get frightened and run off.<\/p>\n
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6. Keep them well hydrated. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nMake water available to them in a flexible travel bowl and top it up every 2 hours.<\/p>\n
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7. If they are prone to anxiety try giving them pheromone collars and sprays.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nFeliway for cats<\/strong> and adaptil for dogs<\/strong> are the main pheromone collars and sprays.\u00a0\u00a0Alternative anti-anxiety products you can try giving them include;<\/p>\nZylkene <\/strong>(made by Vetoquinol) is a capsule taken orally by pets and is an all-natural, non-sedating, drug-free nutritional supplement that can help to decrease anxiety in both dogs and cats. The active ingredient in Zylkene is alpha-casozepine which is derived from a protein in milk called casein.\u00a0 You are able to pick up Zylkene from any Greencross Vet.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2018\/10\/blog_image-1538875730.jpg\")
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Complete Calm (made by Blackmores) are kangaroo based chews that contains Tryptophan, B group vitamins and a blend of multivitamins and nutrients to support the general health and nervous function in dogs.\u00a0 You are able to pick up Complete Calm from any Greencross Vet.<\/p>\n
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Anxiety Aid<\/span>\u00a0make by Rufus & Coco is a dietary supplement for dogs and cats that aids in relieving anxiety which you can add to your pet’s food.\u00a0 Anxiety Aid is a professionally formulated palatable powder to help relieve anxiety in cats and dogs. It contains Tryptophan, an essential amino acid which converts to serotonin once consumed; along with other B group vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2018\/10\/blog_image-1538875973.png\")
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8. Update your new address on your chosen Microchip register<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIf you take all measures and forget to get your pet’s registration microchip updated, then you might risk losing them and not being able to find them again.\u00a0\u00a0Ensure that you update your new home address on the id tag on the collar of your pet. This ensures that your furbaby can be tracked back to you in case they get lost in their new neighborhood.\u00a0\u00a0If your Pet isn\u2019t already microchipped<\/u><\/a> you should make sure you get this done immediately.\u00a0\u00a0Ensure they are wearing a collar with your engraved phone number and their name, along with their council tag.\u00a0 Your new Council should also be notified of your new address online.\u00a0\u00a0Find your nearest Vet in the area and add it to your Pet\u2019s PetCloud Profile.<\/p>\n9. Be Patient & allow them time to Adjust<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe behavior of your pets might change with the change of their environment. You have to be patient with them to avoid pushing them away. The way they bark, sniff things around them and also their potty habits might become irritating to you.\u00a0 Give your pet their space so that they can adjust to the new home.\u00a0 Keep reassuring your pets and attending to them both during and immediately after moving.<\/p>\n
10. Upon arriving at the new destination, keep your pet\u00a0in a secure secluded area.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n11. Keep Your Pet’s Daily Exercise Routine <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nTo ensure that your pets cope easily, don’t adjust your usual play, walking, and feeding routine.\u00a0\u00a0Maintaining your pets’ regular routine before and after moving eases the process of transition and keeps the pets comfortable and less anxious.<\/p>\n
12. Survey Your New Property, make it escape-proof and hazard free<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.petcloud.com.au\/uploads\/blog\/2020\/04\/blog_image-1586678616.jpg\")
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Before letting your dog out into your new yard, ensure that you take a walk around your new home (inside and out) to find if there are any holes, loose sections of fence, broken\/damaged windows and latches and garage doors. This step is crucial because you don’t want to lose your furry family member in your new neighbourhood.\u00a0 Cats must be kept indoors at all times.<\/p>\n
13. Book them to stay at a Pet Sitter\u2019s home<\/h3>\n
If this sounds overwhelming or stressful, you can also have your pets well taken care of by professional pet sitters from PetCloud<\/a>. The temporary stay at the pet sitter’s house will relieve your pets of anxiety from lots of packing, banging, removalists walking in and out, new smells and strange new noises. You\u2019ll still have to help them adjust to their new home but it will be significantly less stressful for them after the busy work is done.<\/p>\n14. Use a Reputable Moving service<\/h3>\n\n\n
<\/p>\nIt should contain:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Dry kibble + Water + Silicon Travel Bowl,<\/li>\n
- Pet Waste Bags and dispenser, Puppy Pads,\u00a0Dog or cat Bed,\u00a0Dogs will focus attention on a Meaty Bone, stuffed kong, kibble treat toy. While cats will appreciate dried fish treats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
3. Use a Crate to help with moving<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Place your cat in a crate and secure with a seatbelt through the handle.\u00a0After moving everything, including their usual beddings and toys, you can then safely get them into the new house.\u00a0 Avoid cleaning their bedding at least two weeks before moving.\u00a0 This tip ensures that they can quickly get used to your new home because of the familiar smell of their belongings.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n4. Transport them in the main cabin on your own car.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
- \n
- Place a harness on them and a seat belt adaptor<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t ever transport them in the removalist truck. Airflow will be poor and too hot for pets and doing so could be fatal.<\/li>\n
- Place Your\u00a0Pet<\/strong>\u00a0in Your Vehicle at the last minute. They will overheat if you keep them there while packing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
5. Put harnesses and leads on them if they need to toilet outside the car<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Both dogs and cats. Don\u2019t risk letting them out without a leash. They could get frightened and run off.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n6. Keep them well hydrated. <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Make water available to them in a flexible travel bowl and top it up every 2 hours.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n7. If they are prone to anxiety try giving them pheromone collars and sprays.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Feliway for cats<\/strong> and adaptil for dogs<\/strong> are the main pheromone collars and sprays.\u00a0\u00a0Alternative anti-anxiety products you can try giving them include;<\/p>\n
Zylkene <\/strong>(made by Vetoquinol) is a capsule taken orally by pets and is an all-natural, non-sedating, drug-free nutritional supplement that can help to decrease anxiety in both dogs and cats. The active ingredient in Zylkene is alpha-casozepine which is derived from a protein in milk called casein.\u00a0 You are able to pick up Zylkene from any Greencross Vet.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nComplete Calm (made by Blackmores) are kangaroo based chews that contains Tryptophan, B group vitamins and a blend of multivitamins and nutrients to support the general health and nervous function in dogs.\u00a0 You are able to pick up Complete Calm from any Greencross Vet.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nAnxiety Aid<\/span>\u00a0make by Rufus & Coco is a dietary supplement for dogs and cats that aids in relieving anxiety which you can add to your pet’s food.\u00a0 Anxiety Aid is a professionally formulated palatable powder to help relieve anxiety in cats and dogs. It contains Tryptophan, an essential amino acid which converts to serotonin once consumed; along with other B group vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n8. Update your new address on your chosen Microchip register<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
If you take all measures and forget to get your pet’s registration microchip updated, then you might risk losing them and not being able to find them again.\u00a0\u00a0Ensure that you update your new home address on the id tag on the collar of your pet. This ensures that your furbaby can be tracked back to you in case they get lost in their new neighborhood.\u00a0\u00a0If your Pet isn\u2019t already microchipped<\/u><\/a> you should make sure you get this done immediately.\u00a0\u00a0Ensure they are wearing a collar with your engraved phone number and their name, along with their council tag.\u00a0 Your new Council should also be notified of your new address online.\u00a0\u00a0Find your nearest Vet in the area and add it to your Pet\u2019s PetCloud Profile.<\/p>\n
9. Be Patient & allow them time to Adjust<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
The behavior of your pets might change with the change of their environment. You have to be patient with them to avoid pushing them away. The way they bark, sniff things around them and also their potty habits might become irritating to you.\u00a0 Give your pet their space so that they can adjust to the new home.\u00a0 Keep reassuring your pets and attending to them both during and immediately after moving.<\/p>\n
10. Upon arriving at the new destination, keep your pet\u00a0in a secure secluded area.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
11. Keep Your Pet’s Daily Exercise Routine <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
To ensure that your pets cope easily, don’t adjust your usual play, walking, and feeding routine.\u00a0\u00a0Maintaining your pets’ regular routine before and after moving eases the process of transition and keeps the pets comfortable and less anxious.<\/p>\n
12. Survey Your New Property, make it escape-proof and hazard free<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nBefore letting your dog out into your new yard, ensure that you take a walk around your new home (inside and out) to find if there are any holes, loose sections of fence, broken\/damaged windows and latches and garage doors. This step is crucial because you don’t want to lose your furry family member in your new neighbourhood.\u00a0 Cats must be kept indoors at all times.<\/p>\n
13. Book them to stay at a Pet Sitter\u2019s home<\/h3>\n
If this sounds overwhelming or stressful, you can also have your pets well taken care of by professional pet sitters from PetCloud<\/a>. The temporary stay at the pet sitter’s house will relieve your pets of anxiety from lots of packing, banging, removalists walking in and out, new smells and strange new noises. You\u2019ll still have to help them adjust to their new home but it will be significantly less stressful for them after the busy work is done.<\/p>\n
14. Use a Reputable Moving service<\/h3>\n\n\n
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