Getting a new pet is exciting. Bringing that new pet home can be a little nerve-wracking because you want your brand-new pet to be safe in your home. You can do a few things that will make bringing your pet home less stressful for you and your pet.

1. Get a Fence

You need a safe place for your new dog to go outside so it can do what it needs to do and run around. If you don’t have a fence, this would be the time to get one. Depending on what kind of dog you have, you may want to make sure the fencing contractor makes the fence hard to dig under or jump over.

2. Safe Interior Space

Your new pet is going to need to have a safe space inside your house. That can mean something like a spare room or a darkened corner in a room. If you have a dog, you may also want to get a crate for your dog. Crate training will give them a safe, quiet place to go when they are overwhelmed.

3. Check Your Plants

Houseplants and gardens can make your house feel warmer and more individualized. The problem is that there are several plants that are dangerous to dogs and cats. Things like lilies and daffodils can poison your pet. Make sure to check all your houseplants so that they aren’t poisonous to your pet, and either put them out of the animal’s reach or get rid of them.

4. Move Electrical Cords

All animals like to chew on things, especially if they are young animals. Pets like bunnies need to chew on things all the time to keep their teeth from overgrowing. You can buy safe things for your pets to chew on. However, animals all have their own mind, and they will chew on all kinds of things. Chewing on electrical cords is dangerous for your pet, so the best thing you can do is to make sure the cords are bundled up and hidden as much as possible.

5. Accidents Happen

Even older pets will have some issues when they move to a new house. Everything is different from what they are used to and there is a lot of commotion. That can be disconcerting to any animal. Keep in mind that they may have accidents in the first few days while acclimating to the new house. Make sure that your pet knows where their litter box is or where they can do their business outside.

6. Microchip

While getting your pet microchipped isn’t getting your house ready, it makes sure that your pet comes back home if they manage to get out. Your vet can microchip them, and then you register with the microchip company with your name and address. If your pet is already chipped, make sure to change the address to yours.

Bringing your new pet home is exciting. It can also be stressful for you and your pet. You can do a few things that will make it easier for everyone.

Published by: Holy Minoza