VETS & PETS
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ets love routine and stability in their lives, so moving home can be a stressful time for them (and you!) But there are some simple steps pet owners can take to help them adjust. • Be sure to microchip. It’s a great idea to microchip pets (your vet will do this for you), and update their details on the NZ Companion Animal Register (www.animalregister.co.nz). This will help find them if they wander from the new home. • Provide a refuge room. When your cats move to a new home, keep them confined indoors (with a litterbox) for at least a week. Also provide a quiet ‘refuge room’ where they can avoid the stress and noise of unpacking. • Explore slowly. Take your dog on regular walks around the new neighbourhood so it can identify smells and start learning where this new home is
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located. Don’t rush things with your cats – they will explore outside when they’re ready. Be prepared. Register with your new veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Don’t wait for a medical problem to arise. Call in, have a look around, and register your pet’s details.
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