December, 2018 | SMF-Animal

Relocating Your Pets and Helping Them Adjust — image source

Your dearly loved pets are part of the family who warrants special attention during the whole relocation process. Just like people, pets need some adjusting of their own. They would want to familiarize themselves first in new surroundings with new people. While some pets quickly adapt to changes, others have difficulty adjusting. Some animals just do not willingly respond to changes in new places and routines. They tend to get confused by a change of pace in general.

Pet owners can do something to soothe the transition and ease traumatized pets. Prior to moving, make sure to get your pets for a vet checkup. You can ask how to deal with animal adjustments and travel to a new home. Also, get copies of all your pet vaccination and other health records for you take during the move. Ensure that your pets have identification tags with updated information such as address and phone numbers of the new home.

Once you have gauged the required immunizations based on your destination, in addition to the shots the vet specified, you can consult the vet about particular medications to help make your pets more at ease on the trip.

You can even reserve rooms in petfriendly accommodations if your relocation journey requires overnight stays. The real issue that pet owners face whenever you are planning to relocate is the necessity of lodging throughout travel hours. Overnight lodgings are excellent options especially if they accommodate pets as well. However, there are plenty of various overnight options for pet owners journeying with their pets. It is up to you to do a bit of research first since you do not want your pet to be kicked out of a hotel room. Never just tot up any lodging that accommodates the needs of your pets. …

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Four Ways That a Pet Can Enhance Your Life

December 12, 2018July 17, 2019 - by Jarrod Marcelino

Ever wonder why dogs are known as ‘man’s best friend’?

Pets can dramatically improve your life in many ways. If you are considering an animal addition to the household it is important that you make the right choice according to your circumstances in terms of time, space and finance. Once you have thought through these factors you may decide that a pet is for you! Here are some of the ways that they can enhance your health and happiness.

Exercise

Dogs can provide the perfect excuse to take up regular exercise and are also fantastic companions. They need to be walked daily but who can refuse those big brown eyes, and what better way to enjoy keeping fit? You don’t need to have a huge amount of space to enjoy this pet if you are able to take them to the local park or around the block for exercise, and you’ll be surprised how quickly this minimal effort can improve your fitness. As with all pets you must approach the decision to take on a dog responsibly, but if you are able to provide a good home for a dog then you may find that it’s the best thing you ever did.

Horses also provide fab fitness opportunities for those with a passion for horses and the financial means to consider this option. Make sure you get some advice to make sure that owning or caring for a horse is appropriate for you and your lifestyle.

Social interaction

Dogs and horses again provide many social advantages. They get us out and about and are a talking point between owners. Organise walks or rides with likeminded pet owners and watch your social circle grow.

Mood

Any pet can improve your mood so you can decide which suit your personality …