Moving is a trying affair for anyone but especially pets. Dog and cats alike can sense when something is going on thought they may react differently. The dog, a loyal helper, may always be nosing around in boxes and following you to make sure that you don’t leave without them. Cats, convenient companions, will usually hide, forcing you to pry them from under a bed when it is time to leave. No matter what kind of pet you have, a move will be stressful on them.

On moving day it is best to keep pets in one room of their new home until moving is complete. Keeping them separated from all the movement will keep them out of the way and also prevent them from trying to return to your previous home. When you put the pet into the empty room, try and have something familiar in the room for them. A blanket they like to lie of or an old rocking chair. The object doesn’t really matter; it should just be something that will bring them comfort.

If you are moving a great distance away then you might want to consider consulting your vet for some sort of pill to mildly sedate your pet. These pills can usually be concealed in a little piece of meat or some other kind of treat and can help to keep your pet calm during longer hours of travel. When traveling with your pet make sure that they are safe and comfortable and have plenty of water to drink. If you plan on driving a great distance with your pet make time to stop and grassy rest stops so they can go to the bathroom and walk around.

After the move your pet may take a while to return to their normal behavior, but don’t be alarmed. Cats will take longer to adjust to such a change, but as long as you remain steady and provide all they need, your pet should be right as rain, loving their new home in a few weeks or less.