The holidays shake up everyone's routine—including your pet’s. New guests, travel, and disrupted schedules can leave animals feeling stressed or confused. Here’s how to reset:
Reintroduce Structure Gradually:
Go back to set feeding, walking, and playtimes. Pets thrive on predictability—it helps reduce anxiety and prevents accidents or behavioral issues.
Ease Separation Anxiety:
If you’ve been home a lot recently, your pet might struggle when you're gone again. Try short absences before returning to full days away.
Offer Comfort Cues:
Leave out blankets that smell like you, or keep music on while you're gone. These small things offer big reassurance.
Rebuild Exercise Habits:
Walks and active play fight post-holiday lethargy. If time is tight, our walking or drop-in play visits can fill the gap.
Watch for Red Flags:
Changes in appetite, sleep, or bathroom habits might be stress-related. We’ll keep an eye out during visits and notify you of anything unusual.
After the holidays, a little structure goes a long way toward a calmer, happier pet.