{"id":1587,"date":"2023-07-11T10:38:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:38:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:38:05","slug":"how-to-help-your-pet-adjust-to-a-new-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baysideanimalhospitalonline.com\/blog\/how-to-help-your-pet-adjust-to-a-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help Your Pet Adjust to a New Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moving to a new home is an exciting time, but for our pets, suddenly landing in an unfamiliar space can lead to pet anxiety<\/a>. So while you\u2019re packing up boxes and making plans for moving day, keep these pet relocation tips from our team<\/a> in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Packing Tips for the Big Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cats (in particular) are wary of new objects, and dogs might also become anxious at the sight of mountains of boxes. If possible, store boxes you\u2019ve already packed in a spare room or the garage, so they are less disruptive to your pet\u2019s movements and routine. Speaking of routine \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick to Your Pet\u2019s Usual Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stick to your pet\u2019s feeding, walking, and playtime schedule as much as possible, even when you\u2019re knee deep in shipping cartons. And when you arrive in your new home, maintaining your pet\u2019s usual routine is more important than ever to mitigate pet anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack Your Pet\u2019s Essentials Last\u2014And Unbox Them First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When moving with pets, keep them secluded in a quiet room with comfort items like a favorite bed or blanket, plus food and water dishes. This will aid in stress reduction and keep your pet from escaping<\/a> when the movers go in and out. Pack up your pet and her essentials last, and when you arrive at your new home, unbox her bed, favorite toys, and food and water dishes right away. It\u2019s OK to set her up in a quiet, temporary space at first and arrange the final placement of her feeding station and bed later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Home Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Training techniques for introducing pets to a new home include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n