Pawsome Moving Advice for Yorkshire Cat and Dog Owners 🐶🐾
We all know humans find moving stressful, but it can make cats and dogs anxious, too. Here are three ways to make relocating easier for your pets.
If you’re a pet owner preparing to move house, it’s important to consider the needs of the four-legged members of your family.
Cats and dogs can find moving unsettling and sometimes become withdrawn, destructive or anxious.
To help your beloved pet make a smooth transition to your new home, here are three tips.
🐶 1️⃣ Stick to your usual routine
🐾 Cats and dogs are creatures of habit and can get anxious when their daily routine is upended. For this reason, try to keep things as normal as possible.
🐾 Don’t pack your pet’s toys, bedding and food bowl until the very last thing, and stick to feeding them at the same time every day.
🐾 With dogs, walk them as usual, as this will help calm their nerves - and yours as well.
🐱 2️⃣ On moving day
🐾 Moving day can be frenetic, so taking your pet to a sitter or friend is best.
That way, you can shift your belongings (and deal with other admin, like meter readings) without worrying about them.
🐾 If this isn’t possible, ensure your dog or cat is safe and secure. As people will be coming and going carrying boxes, there’s a chance your pet could get out.
With so much going on, a frantic search to find an AWOL pet is the last thing you need.
🐶 3️⃣ Settle in slowly
🐾 When you get into your new home, set your pet’s belongings up in a quiet corner so that they have their own little safe nook.
🐾 The RSPCA recommends keeping cats indoors for a few weeks to help them adjust to their new surroundings (so you’ll need plenty of kitty litter).
🐾 When you do let your cat out, put a few familiar household items, such as a blanket or mat, outside so they can trace the scent if they need to.
🐾 With dogs, carefully check that there are no gaps in the fences where they can escape. Also, look out for poisonous plants in the garden and exposed wires indoors.
🐾 Update the address information on their microchip and reintroduce a daily routine as soon as you can.
If you’d like to relocate, contact us today. We can help find you a new home.
