The holidays are upon us. The time for
family and friends to come together and celebrate. While we
consider our pets part of our family, they often do not enjoy this time of
year. All of the commotion and chaos can be very confusing and
upsetting to our furry friends. Having all sorts of extra folks in
the house can be overwhelming to any animal. During your
gatherings, please make sure that your animals have a safe and quiet place to
escape to like the bedroom or their crate. A special treat or toy,
like a frozen kong, may be in order to keep them occupied. This
will also keep them away from any open doors as we don’t need anyone
escaping!
In addition, our holiday foods are a danger to our
critters. Many of the holiday fares are very rich and fatty (yum!)
which can wreak havoc on a dog’s digestive system while turkey bones and
chocolate can be flat out deadly. It’s a good idea to keep food up
on the higher tables and counter tops (even though this will not likely deter
those expert counter surfers and those curious kitties). It’s also
helpful to remove the trash from inside to home to avoid any inquiring
noses.
Lastly, after all your guests have left and all the
dishes are done, it is imperative that you give your pets loves of love, hugs
and kisses and remind them how thankful you are to have them in your life!
