12 – All About Pets Lethbridge Herald


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ou have sold your home and are moving to another. No matter the distance or how exciting moving to a new home can be, it is also very stressful for your pets.


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Whether it be your beloved dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, fi sh, reptiles, spiders or all other exotic species, extra time must be spent with them to help allay their fears and assure them that they will be ok. According to the world renowned animal communicator Amelia Kinkade, the entire animal community, communicates through thought. Your pets will mirror and exaggerate your own anxieties. To plan for this ahead of time can save you some of the inconvenience and possible tragedies caused by a move.


See your vet well in advance re travel records required, vaccine, medicine, medical records, quarantines, and a referral to a vet in your new location.


Make sure they have ID tags with your phone number and address of your old and new location.


Confi rm that they are approved to live with you in the new home(condo or


On moving day, see if a familiar friend or familiar pet day care will take then for a while. Keep some “comfort clothing” with your smell on it, for them to snuggle in.


Dogs and cats- If you are moving to a place close by, take your precious furries for a walk in the new location to familiarize them with sights and especially smells of the new neighbourhood.


Cats appear to be more connected to their actual home and extremely concerned about any change to a different home- Pheromone spray to help cats adapt easier can be purchased at pet stores.


Rabbits-As with all other furry little ones, rabbits are extremely sensitive to the heat. They MUST be kept cool They can easily suffer from heat stroke or heat stress. Keep transport vehicles under 70 and over 40 degrees and never leave them alone in vehicles.


For any pets in cages or tanks- Remove all


decorative unsecured items, to prevent them from dislodging and injuring your little ones.


When travelling, pets usually relax more when their cages or kennels are covered and slightly darkened, providing less stimulus.


They all have their own unique personalities, so some will have the opposite and more fearful reaction.


Determine their individual needs well in advance of your move for best success in your next move with pets in tow.


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