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Free Moving Guide > Moving Info > Moving Guide Whether you are headed across town or across the country, moving with pets requires preparation.
Pre-planning can make your pet comfortable in transit and will help ease the adjustment to unfamiliar surroundings in your new home.
Napier Realtors ERA hopes these general guidelines will help you and your pets to experience a better transition.
Check with the state and county or municipality at your new location to determine what regulations, ordinances, licensure or certifications they require for inbound pets.
Begin to process required paperwork at least three weeks in advance.
Contact your present veterinarian to make sure your pet is up to date for inoculations and treatments.
Consider having your pet examined before moving to be sure there are no problems requiring treatment.
If your pet is taking medications, make sure your supply is adequate until the next veterinarian’s visit.
Discuss whether it would be best to tranquilize your pet in transit.
Also, discuss what food and water would be appropriate for feeding your pet in transit.
Obtain a copy of the current medical records and ask for a recommendation of a veterinarian in your new location.
Make sure your pet wears proper identification at all times.
Be sure to update the contact information so that if your pet is lost, rescuers will be able to reach you.
Consider how you will handle your pet during the packing and loading of household goods.
Movers will need unhindered access to your home, so you may want to board your pet during those days.
Be sure to avoid accidentally packing the items you will need for your pet during transit.
Set them aside in a box clearly marked "Do Not Pack"!
(A funny story - one time my packers carefully wrapped and secured everything in sight, including the used litter box and wastebasket!) If you have an exotic pet, please check with your veterinarian for specific instructions.
Temperature variations in transit may be hazardous to the health of many exotic animals.
Moving fish aquariums is nearly impossible or cost prohibitive for long distance moves.
Proper temperature, bacteria and water aeration can possibly be maintained over short distances.
For further information, contact your veterinarian or the American Animal Hospital Association web site, www.healthypet.com .
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