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Source: Dr. Susan Nelson, 785-532-5690, snelson@vet.k-state.edu
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News release prepared by: Kristin Hodges, 785-532-6415, khodges2@k-state.edu
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009
Pets and the holidays:
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS HOSTS SHOULD CONSIDER HOW THEIR 1xbet online casino AND GUESTS WILL INTERACT AT GATHERINGS
MANHATTAN -- Though you love 1xbet online casino pet, keep in mind that 1xbet online casino guests might not appreciate having 1xbet online casino four-legged friend at holiday celebrations.
Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, said when having guests over for the holidays, you have to consider how 1xbet online casino company will respond to 1xbet online casino pets and how 1xbet online casino pet will respond to strangers in the home.
"Not everyone likes animals, and some people are very fearful," Nelson said. "You need to be considerate of those who may be afraid of or allergic to 1xbet online casino pet."
For 1xbet online casino pet, particularly a shy animal, Nelson said it can be difficult for it to accept a crowd of people, especially with little time to prepare. Many pets would take weeks, months or even years to work through their timidity. While cats will typically hide if many people are visiting, Nelson said some dogs can get agitated with new people around.
"The considerate thing to do for 1xbet online casino pet would be to put it in a room while you have people over," she said.
This also is good for 1xbet online casino pet's safety, because a lot of traffic opens the chance that 1xbet online casino pet could escape out the door. When putting 1xbet online casino pet in a separate room, Nelson said you can give it a favorite toy or a blanket for comfort. You also can turn on the television or radio to muffle the noise from the party. For extreme phobias, you can talk to 1xbet online casino veterinarian about anti-anxiety medications for 1xbet online casino pet.
She said if a 1xbet online casino is used to a crate, it's best to keep it there rather than letting it run around a room. Crates often give dogs a feeling of safety, she said. It's also helpful to get the animal used to being in the room by itself before the party.
If there is no conflict with 1xbet online casino guests, a friendly animal can stay around 1xbet online casino visitors. But Nelson suggests at least putting 1xbet online casino pet away when everyone begins eating, especially if it begs at the table.
1xbet online casino owners also should realize that pets often can get to food that is left out on coffee tables for guests.
"If 1xbet online casino animal has food allergies, ask people not to feed it snacks," Nelson said. "Too many tidbits also can lead to gastrointestinal upset and pancreatitis. Again, the best way to avoid that is to keep 1xbet online casino party animal away from the action."
