The Pet-Moving Handbook: Maximize Your Pet's Well-Being and Maintain Your Sanity Book

This new book provides practical answers to all your pet-moving questions! • Should I sedate my dog before flying him cross-country? • Are there herbal alternatives to sedation? • Is it OK to construct a dog crate myself for airplane travel? • How could drop-in day care help smooth the move for my pet? • How do I blend my pets into a pre-existing household that already includes pets? • How do I find a pet-friendly new neighborhood? • Is there a way to prevent my cat from trying to run "home" after our move? • What's the best way to move my tropical fish? • How old do my puppies have to be to travel by air? • Are there special nutritional considerations related to our move? • What do I need from my veterinarian before moving to another state? • What can I do to reduce my pets' stress related to our move? In addition to answering questions such as these, The Pet-Moving Handbook also directs you to additional resources to help smooth your move. The book covers moving with dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, fish, exotics, and small animals, and includes: • Advice from a veterinarian • Considerations in selecting a new neighborhood • Preventing and reducing move-related stress • Pet nutrition during a move • Distance and budget considerations • International moves • Finding a new veterinarian • Preventing the loss of your pet • Precautions to take after your move • Handy-to-use checklists for pet movers