{"id":153,"date":"2026-10-21T21:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T21:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/holiday-pet-readiness\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T22:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T22:43:31","slug":"holiday-pet-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/holiday-pet-safety-tips","title":{"rendered":"HOW CAN I KEEP MY PET SAFE &#038; HAPPY DURING THE HOLIDAYS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"153\" class=\"elementor elementor-153\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce3b9a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ce3b9a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d1fbae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48d1fbae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"67251fad7945bce5f2202c58\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d9255bbb-e575-4245-8c97-6e6fd6cb260b\" data-shogun-page-id=\"67251fad7945bce5f2202c58\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"67293c24179fdefbe4ccae4e\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"67293c24179fdefbe4ccaf2e\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"><p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2024-10-23-0716\/global-assets-bde551f3b992bc1af40e69907b5ba6e68e436fb4.js\" defer=\"\"><\/script><\/p><div id=\"s-e7e9592b-0c8a-49a3-8790-eaa9de7dac5e\" class=\"shg-c \"><div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\">The holidays, or should we say <em style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\">pawlidays<\/em>, are fast approaching. As the days grow colder and cozier, it\u2019s the perfect time to prepare your pet for the holiday season and ensure they have everything they need. Here are three ways to help keep them <\/span><strong><span lang=\"EN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/content\/comfort\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\">comfortable<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"> and entertained during one of the busiest times of the year.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"s-624bf5fb-bfd9-4a31-8edd-24537a23480d\" class=\"shg-c \"><div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23eacf3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23eacf3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-715f8d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"715f8d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7f8c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e7f8c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20887\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902-768x662.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f93fc95 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f93fc95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b529120 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b529120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>1. WHAT DO DOGS NEED FOR <br \/>COLD-WEATHER WALKS?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">As the temps drop, it\u2019s important to keep your dog warm and comfy during outdoor time. Protect their paws with<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/45\/apparel?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42906\"><b>booties<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or paw balm and help them stay cozy with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/45\/apparel?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><b>fleece<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/45\/apparel?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><b>jacket<\/b><\/a>. Smaller dogs and pups with short coats can especially benefit from an extra layer. Don\u2019t forget\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/nite-ize\"><b>light-up and reflective gear<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for dark walks in the early mornings and evenings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81b6753 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"81b6753\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7bb81e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c7bb81e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2551d06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2551d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>2. HOW CAN I PREPARE MY <br \/>DOG OR CAT FOR A ROAD TRIP?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Bringing your pet home for the holidays? Keep them safe and secure with a<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/kurgo\"><b>seatbelt harness<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or car crate. If your dog or cat gets nervous on car rides, try a natural\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42910%7C41859\"><b>calming aid<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/cbd\"><b>CBD supplement<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to curb their anxiety. Make sure to pack all the essentials, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42852\"><b>food<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42909\"><b>training treats<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/58\/cleaning-potty?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=44030\"><b>waste bags<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for on-the-go potty breaks and a few of their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856\"><b>favorite toys<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ca072 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d7ca072\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68e2593 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68e2593\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-1024x943.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20884\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-1024x943.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-768x707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy.jpg 1453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75a8753 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75a8753\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8058487 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8058487\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ec313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49ec313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iStock-1922257831.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20834\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iStock-1922257831.jpg 852w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iStock-1922257831-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/iStock-1922257831-768x696.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55a4f94 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55a4f94\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e0ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13e0ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>3. WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO KEEP MY PET ENTERTAINED INDOORS?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Keeping your pet entertained while you wrap gifts, hang decorations and prepare holiday meals can be\u00a0<i>quite\u00a0<\/i>the endeavor. Luckily, we have just what you need. Try an interactive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42916\"><b>treat-dispensing toy<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42889\"><b>natural chew<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to engage their brain and provide enrichment. You can also check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/training-and-behavior\/why-play-is-important-for-dogs-and-cats\"><b>Play Style Guide<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to find the perfect boredom-busting toy for your bestie.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df0a11 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5df0a11\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c184f11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c184f11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Now that your pet is ready for the holidays, it\u2019s time to get excited for some quality festive time with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/companionship\"><b>loved ones<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 of both the two-legged and four-legged variety. (But don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t judge if it\u2019s mostly the latter.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><span data-mce-fragment=\"1\">The holidays, or should we say\u00a0<\/span><em data-mce-fragment=\"1\">pawlidays<\/em><span data-mce-fragment=\"1\">, are fast approaching. As the days grow colder and cozier, it\u2019s the perfect time to prepare your pet for the holiday season and ensure they have everything they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-parenting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20896,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153\/revisions\/20896"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}