Moving With Pets

It is said that moving house is one of the most stressful events in our lifetime and with statistics stating that 3,300,000 people move house every year in the UK, there is no doubt that this means a great number of household pets are caught up in the moving process too.
It is very important to ensure that your pets are being cared for and comforted throughout the whole process and mistakes are not made such as leaving them in their carry cases for too long or forgetting to provide them with food and water when distracted by other things.
If you happen to have a large amount of pets of different species with no family members or friends to transport them for you, it may be a good idea to mention this to your chosen removal company when organising the day and see if they could assist with the transportation of your pets too. However this may also come with an extra fee.
One of the most difficult pets to transport to your new home surprisingly are fish, in particular, tropical or marine species and those that require a large aquarium tank. Many species of fish are very sensitive to sudden changes in their environment and therefore need to be settled as much as possible throughout the move.
Although it is promising to transport the tank with its plant life, features and accessories intact, It is however impossible to transport the tank with the water and fish still in place, not just due to the weight of the item when everything is inside, but also for the safety of your fish and yourself when either transporting, carrying the tank or even putting the tank into place in your new home.
It is highly recommended to remove the fish and relocate them into a bucket or container that is sealed and filled with the water from their tank and possibly some friendly chemicals such as stress-coat etc. If you feel they would benefit from having the plants from the tank in with them too then this is fine also.
The fish will be much happier and less stressed than they would in a sloshing tank and can be returned into their known surroundings with no problems once at the new home.
Cats, dogs, hamsters and birds can also benefit from being placed into a safe container or carry box and positioned back into their familiar surroundings after you have arrived.