The holidays are a wonderful time of year for family gatherings, parties with friends and in many cases, out-of-town house guests. With all the holiday excitement, it is easy to forget how stressful and overwhelming this time of year can be for your furry companions. Keeping in mind key seasonal pet care tips to help your animals adjust to the influx of people, decorations and festivities is a great way to ensure they stay happy and healthy.
Dogs, cats, small animals, birds and other pets sometimes act out when they are over-stimulated or find themselves in uncomfortable situations, such as with numerous house guests who smell strange and unfamiliar to them. It is also important to bear in mind that your house guests may make mistakes in the way they interact with pets they are meeting for the first time. Additionally, if you are going to have children visiting your house for the holidays, be sure your pet will get along well with them or come up with a solution that will benefit both the children and your dog or cat.
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