{"id":4527,"date":"2019-11-21T14:06:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T12:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/?p=4527"},"modified":"2019-12-09T15:40:44","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T13:40:44","slug":"three-easy-ways-to-ensure-your-pet-is-travel-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/three-easy-ways-to-ensure-your-pet-is-travel-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Easy Ways to Ensure your Pet is Travel-Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relocating is stressful enough. Add a beloved pet to the mix, and suddenly an admin-orientated job becomes a bag of emotions. The last thing you should have to worry about is your pet\u2019s wellbeing during the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your pet\u2019s state of health plays a big role when planning a move. Considering they don\u2019t have the luxury of \u2018telling\u2019 us if they have any ailments, we must take the necessary steps to ensure they are healthy and happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to ensure the big move is a seamless one:<\/b><\/p>\n

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Physical health<\/b><\/p>\n

It may seem obvious, but if your pet has any glaring physical issues, you\u2019ll need to consider how they affect their travel prospects. While pet transport services are more than equipped to handle these cases, it\u2019s a good idea to resolve problems beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This may mean leaving your pet with a loved one until they\u2019re back to their usual self. Rather that than risk a challenging move. The experience, after all, often affects how well they settle into their new home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mental state<\/b><\/p>\n

Your pet\u2019s mental health is as important. They may be prone to panic attacks or stress easily \u2013 something you\u2019ll have to address before you remove them from their safe space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t underestimate mental disorders in animals. Birds, for example, experience depression. Dogs and cats exhibit OCD behaviour. If you\u2019ve noticed your pet is a bit \u2018off,\u2019 consult an animal behaviourist. They\u2019ll be able to address problems and advise the best way forward.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Age factor<\/b><\/p>\n

Relocating a senior dog and a puppy are vastly different. Older dogs are more tranquil but they\u2019re also prone to conditions like arthritis and heart disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first step, then, is to take your ol\u2019 friend to the vet for a checkup. Experts can determine if the animal\u2019s age will impact their move.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet transport companies like PETport are committed to ensuring the successful relocation of your furry family member. But it\u2019s a team effort that requires pet owners to do their part too. Enquire today on how to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Relocating is stressful enough. Add a beloved pet to the mix, and suddenly an admin-orientated job becomes a bag of emotions. The last thing you should have to worry about is your pet\u2019s wellbeing during the process.\u00a0 Your pet\u2019s state of health plays a big role when planning a move. Considering they don\u2019t have the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3164,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4527"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4527"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4527\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petport.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}