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Excited by the thought of travelling with your pet? Decided against it because of the long process? You’re not alone. Your pet is your baby, and their safety and comfort during any such process is paramount. The terms and conditions to be met before transporting a pet can be arduous. While they can look overwhelming, with a little bit of planning, they can be made into a hassle-free process. Here’s some tips on how to do the same: 

Plan Wisely: the better your planning, the lesser the chance of something going wrong. Ensue you plan well in advance to any movement with your pet; book your flights in advance, ensure their vaccinations are in order, make sure your pet is healthy and injury-free, and consult your vet before you embark on any journey with your pet.  

Get a Health Checkup: consulting a vet is important before flying anywhere. Any injury or health issue you ignore can become a nuisance further down the line, closer to the departure date. Your vet will also have fill and sign a fit-to-fly certificate, so make sure you schedule your visit and check-up judiciously.  

Get Your Tags/Identification: The ultimate nightmare a pet owner has during transit is their pet being misplaced or exchanged with another pet. Therefore, it is crucial to have identification on your pet. A collar is a good start, but a pet microchip is the only proof of identification a pet has. Ensure your pet is microchipped before their travel, as this will make them identifiable in case of any unfortunate mix-ups.  

Check regulations: different countries have different requirements for pet travel. If you’re travelling domestically, it is no problem, but if you’re travelling overseas, there may be more preparation required depending on which country you’re headed towards. Check the import requirements, ensure all government requirements are fulfilled, and that any import formalities are taken care of well in advance

Pets are very sensitive to their environment. They become accustomed to and comfortable in a setting, so it is understandable that a change in environment would prove to be disorientating. When a familiar setting is changed, your pet may feel anxious. This adjustment period is when separation anxiety can rear its head.

As a pet parent, it is important to recognize the signs of anxiety and know how to deal with them. Pets are like babies, so it is crucial to take things slow when trying to get them to be comfortable in a new home. Remember, they will become used to a new environment at their own pace, so it is best to keep them comfortable while they do so. Here’s how you can do that.

Getting Them Used to Their Habitat

In the absence of recognizable sights and smells, your pet might feel detached from the scene. To make them more familiar, do what you would do. If you move to a new place, whether it is through pet travel export or pet transportation import, or a domestic pet relocation, you spend time exploring the sights to help establish some familiarity with your immediate vicinity. The same goes for your pet; encourage your pet to explore their new home, be by their side when they do so as well. Remember that your pet is a baby, and is as new to this setting as you are. Developing a sense of familiarity is not an overnight process.

First time Apart

You’ll eventually have to leave your house to go outside, and by extension, your pet. Having the only recognizable human disappear for hours and hours does not sound good for them, and this induces separation anxiety. The key to resolving this situation is to take baby steps. Starting with shorter durations and consistently coming back will help develop a sense of security and an    understanding that you’ll be gone for a while and back at the same time every day. Start by leaving them alone in a room for a while, and reward them for it. Slowly increase the duration until your pet is as comfortable in this setting as they were in their old one.

Attention and Affection  

The initial period is when your pet is at their most vulnerable. it is our responsibility as pet parents to give them all the love they need while coping. Play with them, take them for a walk, or just do what your pet loved doing in their previous home. Keep toys handy as well, some treats should help soften the process as well.  

All They Need is Love  

Pets are very sensitive to their environment. They become accustomed to and comfortable in a setting, so it is understandable that a change in environment would prove to be disorientating. When a familiar setting is changed, your pet may feel anxious. This adjustment period is when separation anxiety can rear its head.

As a pet parent, it is important to recognize the signs of anxiety and know how to deal with them. Pets are like babies, so it is crucial to take things slow when trying to get them to be comfortable in a new home. Remember, they will become used to a new environment at their own pace, so it is best to keep them comfortable while they do so. Here’s how you can do that.

Getting Them Used to Their Habitat 

In the absence of recognizable sights and smells, your pet might feel detached from the scene. To make them more familiar, do what you would do. If you move to a new place, whether it is through pet travel export or pet transportation import, or a domestic pet relocation, you spend time exploring the sights to help establish some familiarity with your immediate vicinity. The same goes for your pet; encourage your pet to explore their new home, be by their side when they do so as well. Remember that your pet is a baby, and is as new to this setting as you are. Developing a sense of familiarity is not an overnight process.

First time Apart

You’ll eventually have to leave your house to go outside, and by extension, your pet. Having the only recognizable human disappear for hours and hours does not sound good for them, and this induces separation anxiety. The key to resolving this situation is to take baby steps. Starting with shorter durations and consistently coming back will help develop a sense of security and an    understanding that you’ll be gone for a while and back at the same time every day. Start by leaving them alone in a room for a while, and reward them for it. Slowly increase the duration until your pet is as comfortable in this setting as they were in their old one.

Attention and Affection  

The initial period is when your pet is at their most vulnerable. it is our responsibility as pet parents to give them all the love they need while coping. Play with them, take them for a walk, or just do what your pet loved doing in their previous home. Keep toys handy as well, some treats should help soften the process as well.   

All They Need is Love