Should You Schedule A Visit To The Vet Before You Move?
Yes, you should always schedule a visit to your veterinarian before you move with any pet. Your vet will examine your pets to make sure they are healthy enough to handle something as stressful as a move. Ask your vet to give your pets any shots they are not up to date on, especially the rabies and kennel couch vaccines. You will also want to make sure your pets' microchips are up to date with your new address and that they contain your current phone number. You should also make sure your pet is wearing a collar and all accompanying tags, such as their rabies tags and pet identification tags with their name and your …show more content…
Once you get to your hotel, look for open windows, holes in the screens or walls, potentially dangerous hiding places, check the flooring for anything that can be eaten or swallowed, sharp furniture edges, broken glass, etc. And that also goes for once you arrive at your new location. The same hidden danger inspection should be performed. Additionally, you should be extra careful when entering and exiting a hotel room because your pets, who are probably already stressed and disoriented, could easily escape and might be so full of anxiety they exhibit unlikely behaviors, such as not obeying or running into traffic or possibly even biting someone. If possible, never leave them alone, but if you do, you need to take extra