Moving with Pets

Moving is one of the most stressful situations that a person can get into. For pets, this event is no less traumatic. What we mean is that moving with pets is never easy but there is one simple way out. Hiring professional moving helpers will save your time, effort and what is more important-money.

Planning a move in advance is our all. Check moving company reviews and ask for a moving Quote. Expenses are always disappointing but using nowadays tools like approximate moving cost calculator were made to make your life easier.

Planning your move to meet the needs of your pets will help you make their relocation as comfortable as possible and not go crazy in the process of preparing for moving.

Preparing to move

Make a relocation plan and stick to it. Having a plan will allow you to take the best care of your pets during this busy period for everyone.

Meeting your vet before the moving

Call your veterinarian and make an appointment as early as possible. Don’t wait until the last one! Inform your veterinarian of your departure.

Ask if he/she can recommend a new veterinarian in the city where you are moving with your pet. If your pet’s condition may worsen after the move, you should consult with your veterinarian about the correct treatment of the animal while you are looking for a new doctor.

If your pets are subject to vaccination, now is the right time to get it. You may need a certificate with “fresh” vaccinations when moving.

Buy a sedative for your pet. If you plan to move long distances, fly by plane and with children, then for a successful “acquaintance” of your pet with a new type of transport, ask your veterinarian to prescribe a sedative for the animal.

However, sedatives should be avoided if the pet is flying in the cargo hold of the aircraft. Most of these drugs have a fairly mild effect. They do not put the animal to sleep, but they dull the sharpness of reactions.

Sedatives are useful in cases where you are moving with an animal that obviously does not tolerate the road, becomes aggressive in the cage and can bite. If you need a stronger remedy, discuss it with your veterinarian. And, of course, make sure that you follow the correct dosage of the drug.

Veterinary documents when moving with a pet

Get copies of veterinary documents, as well as copies of vaccination certificates. Please note that a badge on the collar with a mark on the rabies vaccination will not serve as proof of vaccination.

You may need to show the relevant documents. Make sure that your pet has received the cough vaccine and other vaccinations necessary for the journey.

Even if you don’t usually take your pet on a trip, leaving it at an animal hotel while you’re away, you should consider introducing the right vaccines in case something happens while you’re away (for example, it could be an accident, a snowstorm, or family circumstances).

Ask your veterinarian what else you might need. You run the risk of being in a terrible situation if you find that you forgot to get the right vaccination for your pet. Pay some extra $, and you will not have to run back to the vet for an urgent vaccination.

If your pet is traveling by plane, you must have a certificate from the veterinarian about the animal’s health status. Remember that it has its own “expiration date”. So, the certificate must be issued at least 30 days before departure.

To-do list before moving

Make sure that your new residence is pet-friendly. This must be done in advance, even before you decide to move. If you have a dog, when choosing a new home, pay attention to houses with a courtyard or with a nearby park.

Get prescriptions for medicines for your pet, which you can take with you and present at your new pharmacy. If your pet eats a certain food, buy it in advance. It is unlikely that you will want to look for a pet store in a foreign city.

In advance moving preps when flying

■ Book your plane tickets directly with the airline if you are traveling with a pet. Cats and small dogs can travel in a small carrier bag and stay close to you in the cabin during the flight.

Larger animals travel in a large crate and are located in the luggage compartment. The latter is probably the most stressful and dangerous way to transport your pet – read the recommendations below and assess the possible risks. How to minimize the risk to a pet in the luggage compartment of an airplane.

■ Find out if your airline accepts animals on board. Remember that there are air carriers that have specific rules for transporting animals in the luggage compartment.

So, they will not allow you to take an animal onboard the plane if the temperature at the point of departure, stopping places and destination is too low or, conversely, too high. For example, in Atlanta, the air temperature may be pleasant-25 t °C, but in Chicago, it may be 5 t °C.

■ If your pet is flying in the cargo hold of an airplane, take the same flight. Check with the airline manager if you can watch your pet being loaded into and unloaded from the cargo hold. When boarding the aircraft, inform the captain and at least one flight attendant that your pet is in the cargo hold. If the captain is aware of an animal onboard, he may take special precautions.

■ Find out what additional costs you will incur.

■ Ask the airline if you need to fax the veterinarian’s report in advance (always have a copy of it with you).

■ Find out what size carrier is allowed to take on board the aircraft. However, keep in mind that it should be quite spacious so that the pet can move freely in it. Water and food must always be available for animals carried in the luggage compartment. If you have time, you can purchase a cheaper carrier from the online store. Another option is to borrow or buy it from friends. If the carrier is not used often, then most likely you will be lent it. And it will be an even cheaper option.

■ Plan to be at the airline as early as possible. Walk the animal before you give it a sedative.

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