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Stressing??

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 20:20

Hi ladies

I am sure some of you have done the relocating of your pets and was just want some advice as to how your animal cope with it all? My cat is very timid and I am stressing out as to how he be with all of it>> There is no way I will leave him here just worried he may suffer.

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EW MASTER
Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 17:41
Get the animal used to its travel boxc. No airline will allow you to use sedatives and vets are against it, because if there's a problem, no one can get into the hold to help the animal.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 July 2011 - 14:37
I was a nervous wreck too, but my 2 dogs were absolutely fine, no signs of any stress. Think they enjoyed the cosyness actually....
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 July 2011 - 23:29
What I usually did was to wear an old t shirt for a few days without deo,( sounds gross I know but I would only wear it for an hour or 2 and then have a shower ! ) to make sure it had my scent. I would put it in the grate with my kitties. Not sure if it worked but it made me feel better..... I would also have the crate around for a few weeks before travel.Then put a bit of catnip inside with their favorite toys to encourage them to play inside it. At one point I even had them eating in the crate. The trick was not to use the same crate to take them to the vet for checkups, it is the smell that sticks to it. My vets always advised against tranquilizers, but you could have a word with your vets and ask their opinion. It is very difficult the first time you ship your pets, I was a basket case, but it all worked out in the end. Good luck
 
 

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