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

Many people travel with their animals in the summer, in the fall going to college, for Thanksgiving and of course at Christmas. Just like people, every animal has a different tolerance for car or plane rides. One client of mine had a cat who liked 2 hour leash walks around New York City, so I was not surprised when he loved travel, as well. He loved hours in the car and exploring new hotel rooms. Few cats are like this, though and even many dogs also have travel issues. Healt