Safety Tips for Holiday Travel and Entertaining Guest with Pets
- Whether you're hosting a guest or traveling, check that your pet is wearing a collar and tag with your current contact information
- Update your pet's microchip. If your pet isn't microchipped, call your local shelter or veterinarian to make an appointment today.
- If you're leaving town without your pet, use a good pet sitter or boarding facility. Don't leave pets alone for days-- water bowls can spill and accidents can happen.
- Explain to guests to be careful at doors. If your pet is a door dasher, keep him in another room while guests are coming in and out.
- Make sure your pet gets his regular exercise and playtime whether with you or with a sitter.
- Keep toys and treats at hand when hosting guest to distract pets and reward good behavior
- Supervise all interactions between pets and kids for everyone's safety.
- If you're hosting thanksgiving guests, remind them not to feed your pet table scraps
- Have a counter-surfing pet? Ask a reliable guest to keep your pet occupied in another room during the cooking.
- After the meal, remove all trash and bones immediately, curious pets can cause themselves serious harm by chewing on sharp bones.
