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Moving can be exciting and stressful for every family member, including your pets. With these tips from Unique Movers, you can keep your dogs and cats safe, healthy, and happy. Additionally, if you want help with your move so you have more time to focus on your family, fill out our contact form or call (320) 237-3776.
Keeping Your Pet Comfortable
When moving with pets, it is key to help them stay as comfortable as possible throughout the entire process. Use the following tips to keep your furry family members comfortable through your move.
Keep Your Pet’s Routine
Try to feed and exercise your pet on the same schedule as usual. While this can be difficult with the extra responsibilities of packing and moving, it will help limit stress and keep your pet calm.
Keep Them Entertained
Remember to entertain your pet or give it something to do. A bored pet is likely to be full of nervous energy, which can cause stress for you and them.
Keep a Space for Your Pet
When you’re packing, your house can become cluttered with boxes, but keeping a space where your pet can feel comfortable and safe is essential.
Keep Your Pet Safe
Obviously, it’s important to watch out for your pet’s safety when you’re moving! Use these tips to ensure your dog or cat stays safe during the move.
Get In Touch With Your Vet
It’s a good idea to take your pet to the vet a few weeks before your move to ensure that vaccinations are up to date, prescriptions are stocked up, and no health issues require immediate attention.
Secure Your Pet
During moving day, doors will be held open, and many vehicles may be in and out of the driveway—not to mention the heavy furniture and boxes being lifted and moved. Keep your pet secured or closely monitored so they are safe and out of the way.
Prepare Safe Transportation
Especially if you’re moving a long distance, it’s essential to keep your pet safe while they’re in the car! You can use special pet seat belts or kennels to help secure your pet in your vehicle– some kennels are even crash-rated.
Sensible Planning for Your Pet
These are more helpful reminders for planning your move with a pet. Remember these tips so you aren’t caught off-guard!
Plan Pet-Friendly Accommodations
If your move will be taking multiple days or you have to stay somewhere overnight, remember to make pet-friendly bookings so that your furry friends can stay with you.
Pack a Moving Bag for Your Pet
Pack a moving bag with your pet’s medications, an appropriate amount of food, and any other items you might need so you aren’t left scrambling and digging through boxes if anything comes up.
Pet-Proof Your New Home
Before moving into your new home, take a walk-through to address pet safety concerns like left-behind mouse poison, gaps in fences, and potentially poisonous plants.
Choose a Professional Moving Company
Choosing a professional moving company with experience in every aspect of residential moving can help your move go smoothly for you and your furry family members. Take the stress off yourself, and let Unique Movers take care of the hard parts of your move so you can focus on your pets.
At Unique Movers, our experienced team has moved hundreds of area homes, including many with dogs and cats. Let the Unique Movers team help your move go smoothly! Fill out our contact form or call (320) 237-3776.
Get in touch today for an estimate, and to answer any questions you may have about our moving services!
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