The Pet-Moving Handbook: Maximize Your Pet's Well-Being And Maintain Your Sanity - Softcover

Straub, Carrie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0912301589 ISBN 13: 9780912301587

Publisher: First Books Inc, 2005

Synopsis

This new book provides practical answers to all your pet-moving questions!

· Should I sedate my dog before flying him cross-country?
· Are there herbal alternatives to sedation?
· Is it OK to construct a dog crate myself for airplane travel?
· How could drop-in day care help smooth the move for my pet?
· How do I blend my pets into a pre-existing household that already includes pets?
· How do I find a pet-friendly new neighborhood?
· Is there a way to prevent my cat from trying to run "home" after our move?
· What’s the best way to move my tropical fish?
· How old do my puppies have to be to travel by air?
· Are there special nutritional considerations related to our move?
· What do I need from my veterinarian before moving to another state?
· What can I do to reduce my pets’ stress related to our move?

In addition to answering questions such as these, The Pet-Moving Handbook also directs you to additional resources to help smooth your move. The book covers moving with dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, fish, exotics, and small animals, and includes:

· Advice from a veterinarian
· Considerations in selecting a new neighborhood
· Preventing and reducing move-related stress
· Pet nutrition during a move
· Distance and budget considerations
· International moves
· Finding a new veterinarian
· Preventing the loss of your pet
· Precautions to take after your move
· Handy-to-use checklists for pet movers

About this title

About the Author:

During the past 20 years, Carrie has moved her pets around the Pacific Northwest, in moves of under 5 miles and over 1,000. She once figured out how to get two un-caged cats into her car (along with four kids) for a move without anyone getting scratched or bitten. Beginner's luck paid off.

Founder of Resources for Success, Carrie Straub is a skilled trainer and facilitator who has owned and operated her own business for thirteen years. Carrie speaks at international conferences, delivers workshops on productivity, change and career management. She has authored two books and numerous articles on productivity, the world of work, and organizational change for publications such as the Wall Street Journal on-line Career Journal.

Review:

A must for the pet lover who is moving, but also contains information you will find useful in everyday life. -- PetPages website

Rated 4 paws. Perfect guide for moving to a new location with your pet...great book to keep on hand. -- Animal Radio Book Reviews

Well-researched...only book...dedicated exclusively to this important topic...sound advice on the logistics and expense of moving a pet. -- Gina Spadafori, Pet Connection

About this edition

• Publisher: First Books Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0912301589
• ISBN 13: 9780912301587
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 57
• Editor: Weinerman Linda