Mortgage: Fairly Painless Move with Cats

If you have ridden in a car with a cat, you know how hard it can be. Relocating a household with cats does not have to be a terrible experience for anyone involved. It will go smoother if you follow these tips.

As with humans, you will need to get the medical records for your cats if you will be moving to another town. If you will be changing vets, you may want to get an extra supply of medicine for your cat to take with you. This will help you make a smooth transition to a new vet in your new location. [/spin]You may also want to ask your old vet for a recommendation of a vet in your new city|Your vet may be able to recommend someone in your new area|Ask your vet if they would recommend anyone in your new area[/spin]. You will need to find a new vet as soon as you can, especially if your cat has medical problems.

Usually it is necessary to administer a sedative to a cat before a long car ride. Unless your cat is rather calm while riding in a car, however, you may want to restrain your animal in a pet cage. By putting your cat in a carrier, it is safer for all involved. To find out how your cat will do with a car, take them for a few short trips.
If you are moving in anticipation of closing on a home you are buying or selling, try to schedule the closing for a time when the cat is not in a cage or in your car. If you are a cat owner and buying your property, you will need to settle any loans and the mortgage needs to be in order before you are ready to get the cats. The cats may need to stay with a friend or at their vet’s office while their owners are attending a loan closing. You will be able to conduct your business knowing your cats are safe and not stressed.

If you are using moving truck and towing your car, be sure that your cats ride with you in the cab of the truck. In order to know if your cats are comfortable, they need to be where you can see them. A towed car may get very hot very quickly, even on a cool day, and moving your cats within such a vehicle may result in tragedy. Keeping the cats with you in the cab of your moving truck also allows you to monitor your cats, so that you can quickly react to any condition with your cats that might arise, including undue stress.

If you will be moving to a new area, you may want to pick up some extra food for your cats. If you can’t find their food near your new home, you will want to mix the new food with the old and change their food slowly.