{"id":166692,"date":"2016-12-21T14:15:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T04:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=166692"},"modified":"2020-09-29T13:40:23","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T03:40:23","slug":"feeling-stressed-sos-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2016\/12\/21\/feeling-stressed-sos-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling Stressed? So’s Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our pets may not be impressed with some of our Christmas rituals … to stop them getting stressed keep a close eye on their behaviour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 21, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’re partying over the holidays, there’s a member of the family who’ll need some special attention during all the commotion.<\/p>\n

RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty said even the most social and friendly of pets can be overwhelmed during this hectic time of year.<\/p>\n

The RSPCA has provided some tips to help keep pets happy and healthy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • If you think your dog may be overwhelmed with lots of new people, give them time away from the action and offer a yummy chew or filled enrichment toy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Do you have a crate or suitable area for your dog to wind down? Even the most social of dogs will need a break from the activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Assign an adult (not involved in supervising children) to be in charge of your dog if you can\u2019t be; make sure they look out for signs of stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Do not allow children to hug or kiss your dog. Dogs do not like hugs and kisses! Even a dog who tolerates this under normal circumstances, may not tolerate this from strangers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          What are the signs that a dog is getting stressed?<\/strong><\/p>\n

          “If your dog licks their lips, shows the whites of their eyes or turns their head away when a child or adult is patting them, intervene immediately,” Michael said.<\/p>\n

          Other signs that your dog does not welcome attention from children or adults include:<\/p>\n

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          • The dog tries to walk away or hides under furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • The dog freezes and becomes very still with their mouth closed. They may be staring intently at the person bothering them and may growl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • The dog growls or raises fur along their back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                “Supervise at all times! Prevention is the key to help ensure your family, friends and pets all have a Merry Christmas, too,” Michael said.<\/p>\n

                “Keep your pet healthy and avoid the Christmas pud!<\/p>\n

                “Here are some foods to avoid that are toxic to dogs and cats: cooked bones, onions, garlic, sauces, chocolate, caffeine, nuts, avocado, raisins, sultanas (including Christmas cake), fatty and preserved meats.<\/p>\n

                “If in doubt, keep your pet on their usual diet.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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