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Give them an area that is theirs. "It’s important to make sure they have somewhere they can go to be alone if they need to," the vet nurse continued. "Setting up a den with a familiar blanket or toy can be really comforting for them."

Also, expect accidents. "Even if a pet has been previously house trained, having a few accidents in their new environment is to be expected. Don’t get angry with them as this will make them feel confused and even more worried."

Try to limit their roaming at first. According to Spooner, if you plan to give your new pet freedom to explore your home some or all of the time, introduce them to it slowly. "Your pet will need time to relax and settle in, so limit them to one or two rooms at a time. Take it slowly and give them time to get used to everything," she explained.

Pets love keeping a schedule, so set a routine. "The sooner you do this, the sooner your pet will settle in," Spooner said. "Try to feed them around the same time every day and keep to a regular exercise regime."

Lastly, keep them indoors "With cats, for example, you will need to keep them indoors for around six weeks to give them chance to settle in and get used to the house."

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