Moving With Your Pet? Make it Easy with Comfort Zone® Products

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Whether you’re heading for a new home across town or across the country, moving can be a stressful event. Between packing, organizing, cleaning and traveling, it’s hard to find the time to sleep — much less worry about your pet’s needs. But however stressful moving is for you, it could be even more upsetting for your cat or dog — and no matter how busy you are, moving your pet is an essential part of your relocation plan.

Not only can it be difficult to travel with a cat or dog, but the stress doesn’t end when you arrive at your new home. Relocating your pet can make him confused, scared and disoriented for days — or even longer.

Thankfully, there are a few simple steps you can take to help your loved ones enjoy a safe, stress-free journey and adjust to their new surroundings:

• Travel Safely: Moving with a dog or cat in the car? Travel with a pet requires extra care – like ensuring your pet has a safe travel restraint or carrier and following important health and safety travel tips. If you’re traveling with a cat or dog via plane, ensure you’ve read your airline’s policies carefully. Whether flying with a pet or driving with them in the car, also consider taking along some Comfort Zone® with D.A.P.® for dogs or Comfort Zone® with Feliway® for cats. These natural pheromone-based products can help avert pet behavior problems and keep your pet calm while traveling.
• Prevent Lost Pets: When you arrive at your new home, keep Fido or Felix safely indoors or restrained for the first several days. If a pet gets loose in a new place, chances are, he’ll try to find his way back to your old home — or get lost or hurt along the way. When moving with a pet, also remember to keep him safely away from the moving commotion by placing him in a carrier or in a closed-off room. This will not only help keep him calm, but also prevent your pet from slipping out an open door.
• Create a Welcoming New Home: Keeping your pet’s food dish, blankets, favorite toys and other items close at hand during your move will help him feel at home more quickly. You can also use a Comfort Zone® diffuser to make your new home — or even a temporary location along the way, like a hotel room &mash; feel more comfortable for your pet. Plug the Comfort Zone® diffuser into the wall, preferably near your pet’s sleeping area, or use the Comfort Zone® Spray or Wipe to add a comforting pheromone to his favorite blanket or sleeping pad.

No matter where your move takes you, you can make sure your pets remain happy, healthy and safe along the way. For more help and information for your cat or dog, check out our pet advice section, and find out where you can buy Comfort Zone® products for your next move.

With a sensitive yet devoted commitment to the comforts of both your furry friends and the use of Comfort Zone® with Feliway®, don’t be surprised if you find your pets playing together in no time. Learn more about Comfort Zone® with Feliway® products and find a retailer near you.