Moving with Pets

Moving with pets is not facile initiate. Some pets look impossible to move. Planning the whole move, you’ve found yourself out of ideas? Get advice and tips for moving with pets, obtained by people’s experience.

Pets are undivided part of your life

Moving your house is actually moving your life. If you are planning a move overseas or you are moving out of state, there is always a way to do that without injure. Read real peoples’ reviews of how they’ve moved with pets successfully. Contact highly rated companies to comprehend their insurance policy and methods, regarding moving pets. Here we will provide you with some general tips and info on how to do your pet relocation smoother. You can also fill the free moving quote to contact professional moving companies that can handle your requests and provide you with an accurate cost estimate.

We will cover these major aspects in this article:

• Moving with Birds
• Moving with Cats
• Moving with Dogs
• Moving with Fish

Moving with Birds Tips

Here are some advises when you are moving with pet birds:

• The first thing you should do after you decide moving with birds is to check the local laws. If you are moving out of state or internationally be aware that you might not be able to import certain species. Make sure your birds are not restricted in the state/country you are moving in. If not restricted, your birds may need health certificate to be checked at the airport. Contact your veterinarian to provide you with any documents you might need.
• You may be moving with pionus, ring necks, canaries, parrotlets, or amazons. They must be putted in a cage by their size. In fact, they can travel in their own cages if possible, but the access doors must be extra secured. You don’t want them to accidentally open during transportation.
• Provide glare guards for the carriers to avoid direct sun light. Make sure there are enough openings so fresh air can come into the cage to prevent suffocation. The bird should see what’s happening around.
• If you are staying in a motel, verify pets’ permission to stay in hotels in advance when you are planning the moving route. Take the necessary precautions to avoid temperature fluctuation to the animal. Also provide air circulation, your bird needs air, just like you.
• Feed your bird during the travel. Make sure your bird pet has enough water and food for the journey. Traveling is fairly stressful for birds to be left hungry or thirsty.

Moving with Cats Tips

Wondering how to move with your cat? Here are some solutions: 

If you are moving house with cats, get helpful tips like: Place your cat in a boarding cattery few days before moving day.

Traveling with cats is a real challenge. People who are moving house with cats often complain it can’t be done. Cats are sensitive about the environment and equilibrium. They are easy stressed when they have to be taken even to the vet. The mission can be accomplished.

• Get a larger carrier than usual. That way the cat won’t be claustrophobic. A valuable advice is to get your cat familiar with the carrier way before the moving day. Keep the cat in the same room with the carrier. Another tip is to place the cat’s food in the carrier for a couple of days.
• The day before the move you can place the cat in a boarding cattery. Cats can sense some changes are happening and they might get jumpy. Some catteries can be moved, so you can transport your pets easily in your car or van.
• If necessary speak with your veterinarian about sedatives, that won’t harm the pet.
• Check ventilation and temperature of the carrier during traveling.

Moving with Dogs Tips

Dogs are attached to you, not to their home. They are easier to move than cats for example, but still there are some specifics.

When you are moving with your dogs make sure they'll have a safe travel. Find them a proper sized carrier.

How to move safe with dogs:

• Dogs can travel in carries, but they also can travel with you, side by side, in the car. Decide what is best for your dog by its temper or size.
• Take the dogs’ toys, chew bones and blankets. They are so attached to these items and a free access to them will oil the wheels of your drive. Use the dog’s own blanket and spread it on the carrier’s bottom.
• Dogs will want to make stops to mark territory. If the pet get nervous during traveling this is a likely reason why. Don’t be surprised.
• Dogs may get stressed the first time they travel for a large distance. Take your dog with you more often when travelling around the city. If the dog is acquainted to traveling it will be easier on the moving day.
• A couple of treats never harm.
• If you are moving locally, take the dog for a walk in the new neighborhood, before the final move.

Moving with Fish Tips

Answering the question: How to move my fish safely

• Find a right sized container – not too small, but not too big either. There have to be enough space for air to come in, but also enough amount of water to comfort you fish. Don’t fill up the tank to the top. Plastic sealed boxes appear to be handy in a situation like that. You may also use your own tank if it can be insulated. In that case you need to bubble wrap it, put it in an additional box and to be extra sure, place it in a plastic bag to prevent leaks.
• If you are using your own tank remove any decorations, thermometers, heaters and sand. These will only burden the weight and might occur dangerous for your fish. They can hurt them badly.
• You may provide few tanks if necessary. Rate your fish’s chances to travel safely according to their sizes and species.
• Before moving, change 20% water of the tank each day. These activities should start 2 weeks before moving day.
• To prevent water from contamination don’t feed you fish at least 2 days before travel, on moving day and during the travel.

Make sure your fish is among the items you chose to travel with you in your vehicle if possible. You can supervision the state of your fish during the travel. The least you can do is to unseal the tank every 3-4 hours.

Feel free to comment tips and advices. Share your ideas and experiences on moving with pets. It could be a lifesaver for beginners.

Author: Tina Milchevaon November 17, 2011
An expert contributor to My Moving Reviews.