How to Keep Pets Calm When Moving in Sydney
Essential Tips to Keep Your Pets Relaxed and Happy During a Sydney Move
Axel Esteche
Axel Esteche is a trusted removalist with 7 years of experience in local and interstate moves across Australia. He started his company to provide reliable, stress-free moving services. Axel shares expert tips to help customers pack, plan, and move with confidence.
Axel Esteche
Axel Esteche is a trusted removalist with 7 years of experience in local and interstate moves across Australia. He started his company to provide reliable, stress-free moving services. Axel shares expert tips to help customers pack, plan, and move with confidence.
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Moving into your new house could be stressful for your pets just as it is stressful to you.
Imagine that they have to deal with a new environment where they have to familiarize themselves with new smells, new sounds, and strangers. Not to mention that they also have to adjust to a new routine, which can rattle your beloved dogs and cats.
Regardless of distance, whether moving your house across Sydney or just within the Waterloo neighborhood, it will truly make a difference to prepare your pets as well. Here are a few tips from your local removalist on how to keep them feeling comfortable, safe, and calm as you move to a new home:
A Complete Guide for Stress-Free Pet Relocation
Learn how to keep your pets calm, safe, and stress-free during your Sydney move with expert tips for dogs, cats, and other animals.
Prepare Your Pet Ahead of Time
Preparing your pet ahead of time may help prevent them from getting stressed on the day of the move. Some ways to do it are listed below, and you can also refer to our moving checklist to ensure you don’t miss anything important.
- Place boxes around the house to accustom them of the smell and sight.
- Keep their routine of eating, sleeping, and walking as much as possible.
- Update the details in their microchip, such as your new address and contact information which as also essential in NSW.
Taking them during visit to your new house and neighborhood will bring familiarity, thus help prevent stress of moving in a new place.
Ensure a Safe Zone for Your Pet on the Day of Move
Your pets may need to be away from the chaos on your moving day. It is best if you place them in a comfortable place with their usual bedding, food, water, and toys. To reduce stress for both you and your pets, consider using our professional packing services to speed up the process and keep things organised.
Another good way to keep them at peace is to arrange with a friend, a family member, or a pet daycare to take care of them on the day of the move. If you are bringing them along, label their doors with ‘Pet Inside. Please keep the door closed.’ so that your mover will be cautious and avoid the possibility of your pet running outside.
It is best to seek the advice of your vet before your planned move especially if your pets have a history of anxiety.
Also, keep some of vet-approved calming products that your pet might need during the move. Some of these are:
- For dogs – adaptil sprays and diffusers
- For cats – feliway diffusers or collars
- Anxiety wraps
- Vet-approved supplements or calming treats
Transport Your Pets Safely
Whether you are moving within Sydney or interstate, it is best to consider the following on the day of move. If you’re planning a long-distance move, our interstate removal services are equipped to help make the journey smooth for both you and your pets:
- Place small cats or dogs in a sturdy, ventialed carrier.
- Secure the carrier in your vehicle with a seatbelt or on the floor near the seat where they can also see you.
- Pack a travel bag for them bearing their essentials, such as medical records, medications (if they have), food, water bowl, food, treats, leash or harness, litter tray or poop bags. You can refer to our moving checklist to make sure you don’t miss any pet travel essentials.
Familiarize Them with Your New Home
Upon arriving in your new place, make sure that you take an extra care towards your pets to make them feel at home. If you’re moving locally, our removals service can help make the transition easier for both you and your pets.
- Acquaint them on the areas of the house, and place their bed, toys, and bowls in their designated place.
- Help them to adjust by allowing them to use their beddings, the ones that they last used before the move. It will help them adjust. You can also refer to our moving checklist to make sure their essentials are ready.
- Keep the same routine of walking, feeding, and maybe even playing.
- Allow them to adjust based on their animal instinct. Cats may hide for a few days while dogs will bark more than the usual since they need to adjust to the new environment.
More Helpful Tips for Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets
Discover additional moving tips tailored for dogs, cats, and small pets to help them adjust smoothly and safely to your new home.
When you move in with a dog/s
Walk them around the new neighborhood upon moving in or a day after. Treats and praise may also reassure them.
- For more planning help, check out our moving checklist to stay organised.
When you move in with a cat/s
Keep them indoors within 1-2 weeks upon moving in. It will help them adjust with the new home and overall environment.
- Need help getting settled? Our local removals in Waterloo make transitioning smoother for both pets and owners.
When you move in with small pets like rabbits, pets, guinea pigs, etc.
During the move, keep their cages covered. Upon arrival, place them in a quiet area where they can adjust to a new home.
In a Nutshell
Moving with your pets will require extra planning, but seeing them settle and happy in your new Sydney home will make everything worth it!
At Dream Different Removals, we are mindful of all our clients treats as family, we also offer trusted removalist services in Sydney tailored to pet owners. Especially pets! This is why we are extra careful to make sure that your pets feels safe and calm while we do all the necessary moving services!
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