For both people and pets, the holiday season can bring with it a mixed bag of emotions. On the one hand, we may experience moments of joy if we're able to spend time celebrating with family and friends. On the other hand, we may find ourselves feeling more stressed, anxious or overwhelmed by the busyness and the constant need to be 'on'.
It can be easy to think these feelings only apply to us, but our pets experience them too. New Year's Eve can be particularly overstimulating for our fur friends with loud noises from fireworks and music and a lot of extra people potentially visiting or passing by outside. While long lasting dog chews and familiar cat toys can help soothe frazzled nerves, there are additional things you can do to help your pet feel more at ease.
