My, oh my, such a busy time for many people and now I am suggesting you take time to evaluate your holiday plans for your companion animals. Most important is your stress level. Our animals are so sensitive to our vibes that actual symptoms may appear. Do your best to find ways to be calm during these times. Each animal has a different tolerance level, so first think back to prior years – were they fine or were they challenged. Maybe they became ill, or were hiding a lot, or

Holiday indulging. Many internet comments may scare you into not feeding holiday meal and party treats to your dogs or cats. Hopefully everyone reading this newsletter is already feeding a fresh food diet, or at least supplementing with fresh food. If so, your only concern is not to allow them to eat more than they normally would. Maybe have a pretty dog/cat designed platter on the table with a little bit of all they can eat. You know your companion’s limits. Guests are to fe

Just like people, every animal has a different tolerance for car or plane rides. Some throw up or drool, others pace back and forth with anxiety or agitation and some are just generally miserable. Animals with the best health have the fewest problems, so the long term goal is discovering what makes your companion the healthiest. First, try a few test rides to see if there are any problems. Most cats and dogs do best if not fed within 12 hours of a trip. Some fare better with