Christmas is a time full of emotions - also for our pets. New decorations appear at home, our loved ones visit us, or we decide to travel. Preparing favourite dishes and buying gifts takes a lot of time. However, it is worth planning your day in such a way as not to forget about our pets in the pre-Christmas fever.
| 24th december 2020 |
How to prepare your pet for Christmas?
When we spend Christmas time away from home, we have to think about taking care of our pets beforehand. If we take them with us, it is necessary to prepare a layette. Favourite bedding, bowls, toys and food will help your pet to acclimate to new surroundings more quickly. For the time of travel, we can’t forget about the transporter.
If for some reason, we can’t take animals with us for Christmas, it is necessary to plan ahead of time the care for them. It is worth that the new place, as well as new caregivers, our pet will meet before he or she is alone with them. Then the separation period will be relatively peaceful. At Shoripette, we also take care of pets in the absence of their keepers. If you have any questions or need to find the perfect keeper for your pet while you're away, please feel free to contact us!
Oh, a Christmas tree!
We know very well that there are no limits to the creativity of animals when it comes to Christmas trees. Cats are the special lovers of trees. So we have to choose the right place for it so that it does not become a threat to the animals. When you bring it home, it is best to leave it without decorations for 24 hours. This will allow the dog or cat to get to know the tree calmly. When you start dressing up the Christmas tree, ask someone to keep your pet entertained during this time. Otherwise, you can be sure he or she will be interested in what you're doing and try to play with the decorations. Unfortunately, this can end badly. Also secure the wires from the Christmas tree lights, which the animals may not only get entangled in but may also try to bite through.
Christmas menu for animals
The smell of Christmas food will surely tempt your pet. But it would be best if you remembered that what is good for us isn't necessarily suitable for your pet. Your pet's Christmas menu should be the same as ever. Then we can be sure that he or she will feel good and healthy.
Contact between your pet and guests
The Christmas season is also conducive to intensive meetings with friends and family. Not every pet will feel comfortable in such a situation. You know your pet's temperament best, so you'll need to react to conditions that may cause him or her to feel unwell. If your pet is overwhelmed by the number of new people around, prepare a bed in a quiet place and ask your guests to respect his/her privacy.
Christmas is a magical time. It's a good idea to make sure that your pet also sees these days as such. We hope that with our mini guide, the preparations will go exceptionally smoothly. Remember, too, that we will always be happy to answer your questions about the animals' care, and during the holiday season we can take care of them. Just call or write to us - you'll find the phone number and contact form on our Shoripette website.