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Pet anxiety during the holiday season Our pet’s behaviour is the best indicator that they are suffering from anxiety or stress, and during peak holiday seasons this behaviour often becomes more obvious. We have put together a guide with some examples of situations that might cause your pet anxiety, and how you can help them overcome it. FIREWORK FEAR Most pets are frightened by the loud noises that fireworks make. To help them feel safe during these times, bring them inside where they can be sheltered from the noise and be closer to you. If you are not going to be home, make sure your property is secure to prevent them from running away with fear. STORM STRESS Similar to fireworks, storms create loud noises that can startle your pets. Again, bring them inside, or if that is not an option, secure your property and make sure they have a space outside to get undercover. TRAVEL ANXIETY Taking your pet on holidays with you is a great option, but it is important to consider that taking your pet out of their usual environment can cause stress. Some pets feel safer in their familiar spot, and believe it or not animals can get car sick! Make regular stops if you are driving, and when you arrive at your destination take your pet for a walk to let them sniff around the area and get familiar. As always, make sure they are secure as it is common for pets to try and find their home when they find themselves somewhere new, and they could easily get lost or injured. HOME ALONE If you are leaving the house for a period of time or going on holidays, make sure there are arrangements for your pet so that they don't panic and think they have been abandoned. Consider putting them in a boarding facility, or getting a trusted neighbour to feed and walk them each day.They will also need to keep their mind busy during the day, so leave out toys or games. CROWDED HOUSE Similar to how your pet can fret when they are home alone, they can also stress when there are lots of new people in the house. With visitors coming from interstate or even overseas for the holidays, all the unfamiliar faces and voices can unsettle your pet. Make sure they have a quiet space to retreat to when they have had enough of the crowd, and with lots of people going in and out make sure that doors and gates are locked so that if they want to run away from the commotion, they can't escape your boundary. As well as following the guide to keep your pets anxiety at bay, there are several calming solutions that can be found at your local Just For Pets store: Adaptil, Complete Calm by Blackmores, Calming paste to name a few. So come and have a chat to our...
Christmas Safety Guide for your pets to keep them safe, happy and healthy during the festive season. WATCH WHAT THEY EAT Items that look harmless on our lunch plate are not so innocent in our pets’ bowl. No cooked bones, fat trimmings, chocolate, nuts or onions! Although it might seem natural to give a dog a bone, it is very dangerous, as it can be a choking hazard, and even splinter and cause an obstruction or laceration in your dog’s digestive system. Don’t let your pet indulge just because its Christmas. KEEP THEM AWAY FROM THE TREE Pine tree needles, mistletoe, plastic Christmas trees, tinsel, baubles, and glitter, are all innocent in appearance, yet dangerously poisonous to our pets. These can cause mouth irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, difficulty breathing, collapse, hallucinations and possibly death when ingested. LIGHTS LIGHTS LIGHTS If you are putting up Christmas lights or lighting candles, make sure they are out of reach for our pets. Electrical cords seem like very good chew toys to our pets, however we know how dangerous they can be if they were to chew on a live cord. Candles can also be easily tipped over and hot wax can spill, so best to keep those out of harms way. DRESS THEM CAREFULLY Many of us love to dress up our pets to have them looking in the Christmas spirit, but it is important to avoid outfits with ribbon, bells, or any dangly, detachable item that your pet could rip off and choke on. If you are going to dress your pet, make sure you don't have them dressed for too long. Christmas is typically a hot day in Australia so our pets won't enjoy the extra layer for too long, and we don't want to make their bodies work too hard to stay cool....
