{"id":35267,"date":"2023-11-21T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/?p=35267"},"modified":"2023-11-20T11:29:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T09:29:35","slug":"3-tips-to-keep-your-pets-calm-and-stress-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/highway-berea\/blog\/2023\/11\/21\/3-tips-to-keep-your-pets-calm-and-stress-free\/","title":{"rendered":"3 tips to keep your pets calm and stress-free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Crowded places, fireworks, thunderstorms or vet visits &#8211; certain situations may cause stress and anxiety for your fur babies, which in turn can lead to loads of barking, whining, shaking, shedding and even destruction as they try to get away from the stressor.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help your dogs and cats deal with potentially stressful situations and bring more zen into their lives with these calming tips:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Avoid high-stress situations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If your pet doesn&#8217;t fare well in crowded or noisy environments, consider alternative arrangements. Instead of taking them to busy places, restaurants, or parties, opt for quieter and more pet-friendly settings. This proactive approach can prevent unnecessary stress and discomfort for your furry companion.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1256260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1256260\" style=\"width: 420px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1256260\" src=\"https:\/\/caxtondigital.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/110\/2023\/11\/ElanaWagner-22-11-2023-Pets-Calming.1-420x336.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"336\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1256260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give your pets the calming aids they need to get them through stressful situations with ease. Source: Bob Martin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Create safe spaces:<\/b> For particularly anxious pets, creating a safe and familiar environment at home can work wonders. Providing a comfortable and quiet space where they can retreat when they feel overwhelmed allows them to self-soothe and reduces stress.<\/p>\n<p><b>Calming tablets, collars or spot-ons:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These calming aids can be a great help to manage stress and anxiety in your pets, whether it&#8217;s due to loud noises, unfamiliar environments, or changes in routine. You might need to try a few different options or combine a couple of aids until you find what works for your pet. It might be combining an anxiety jacket or shirt with some calming tablets and leaving them in a closed room with some relaxing music playing. Test what works. <\/span><b>Try: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We love <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobmartin.co.za\/dogs\/bob-martin-calmcare-30-tablets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bob Martin&#8217;s Calmcare Range<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If store-bought calming aids are not making a difference, it might be time to visit the vet.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crowded places, fireworks, thunderstorms or vet visits &#8211; certain situations may cause stress and anxiety for your fur babies, which in turn can lead to loads of barking, whining, shaking, shedding and even destruction as they try to get away from the stressor. 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