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Jason Hearn, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes, mentioned: “We want our customers’ home moving journey to be as stress-free as possible, and that includes keeping their pets happy! That’s why we’ve teamed up with the RSPCA to ensure a happy move all round.”
The RSPCA, which has a department in Milton Keynes, is encouraging patrons to plan forward and minimise the affect on pets.
Dominika Jagoda, Companion Animals Expert on the RSPCA, mentioned: “Moving house can be a stressful time for everyone, including pets, as they get used to settling into their new home.
“Pet owners making a move should plan ahead and take the time to think about the best way to move a pet, in a way which will minimise the stress as much as possible.”
Here are Barratt and David Wilson Homes and the RSPCA’s prime 5 ideas for a contented transfer:
Make certain your pets are match to journey and if in any doubt, contact your vet. If you personal an animal that’s pregnant, search recommendation from a vet earlier than transporting her. Plan your path to minimise journey time and preserve appropriate consolation and environmental situations. Never depart an animal unattended in a automobile.
Reduce worrying conditions
Try to maintain your pet away from all of the commotion of packing, unpacking, transferring and cleansing to assist cut back their stress.
Ask a Vet about calming merchandise
Speak to your vet about synthetic pheromone merchandise, for instance Feliway for cats and Adaptil for dogs – these could assist to make your pet really feel safer and settled of their new home.
Update your contact particulars together with your pet insurers, vets, microchip and any ID tags. You could have to register with a brand new vet, relying on how far you might be transferring.
When within the new home, attempt to hold to the identical routine together with your pets as you had in your earlier home.
Dominika mentioned: “Cats, in particular, may find a house move stressful as they can become attached to where they live. At your new house, keep your cat indoors for a minimum of two to three weeks before letting them out.
“This gives them time to get familiar with the new house. When you first let them out make sure it’s before their mealtime – if they are hungry, you should be able to call them back for their favourite food. Let them go out for short periods to start with and build this up, as this will allow your cat to become more confident.
“As of June 10th, it will be a legal requirement for owned cats in England to be microchipped, so make sure your cats are microchipped and your contact details are up to date.
“It is also a legal requirement to have your dog microchipped, and it is so important to make sure you update your address details on the microchipping database. On moving day, pack all your dog’s things – including food and water bowls, food, bed and toys – into one clearly labelled box so that you can find it easily when you arrive at your new home. Getting out things that they are familiar with will help minimise their stress.”
