Even though 93 percent of pet parents consider pets part of the family, pets often get lost in the shuffle during the holiday season as families are busy with gift buying, party planning and hanging decorations. As you plan your holiday columns, don’t forget to include the health and happiness of pets. Dr. Suzanne Hetts, certified animal behaviorist and content developer for PetSmart’s If Your Pet Could Talk program, knows just how the holidays can affect our four-legged family members. She has the tips your readers need to know to help the entire family have a jolly holiday, including:

• How to keep holiday decorating safe for pets
• How to identify holiday-induced stress in pets and help relieve that anxiety
• How to choose the most appropriate gifts for your pets, at any budget
• Making time for your pet during holiday activities

To view the Online Pet Behavior Guide for the Holidays, click here.

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