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The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but they are also a time of stress and planning. With Christmas on the horizon, there are in-laws to plan for, meals to cook, presents to buy, grand-kids to entertain, and decorations to put up. Not only is it a stressful time for individuals and families, but the holidays also cause a significant increase in stress in pets. From a large number of strangers to vacations away from home to different meal schedules, pets have a variety of reasons to have holiday anxiety. They rely on their daily routine for consistency, and when that routine is changed, everyone involved suffers.

Unfortunately for homeowners, one of the first signs of a “stressed-out” pet is having an accident indoors. With the countless stresses, stains, and messes that come with holiday entertaining, the last thing pet owners want or need is a pet stain to clean up and the lingering odor that comes with it.

The experts here at Century Chem-Dry recommend the following steps for pet lovers to ensure a joyful and accident-free holiday season with their furry companions:

#1 Create a Safe Space

Create a safe space for pets away from the crowd that includes toys, a bed, and other familiar items like food and a water bowl to help decrease anxiety. This helps your pet to have a place that is specifically designated for them, allowing them to feel more secure, comfortable, and at ease in the house. Make this space away from the noisy areas like the kitchen and living room. If your pet is especially prone to nervous or shy behavior, you may consider setting up a cover to drape over the top and back of the space to provide added privacy.

#2 Stick to a Familiar Schedule

Follow a familiar schedule and limit the amount of changes pets are exposed to by taking walks and feeding them at the regular times. With all of the changes that pets’ schedules have to make for the hectic holidays, even a small amount of consistency can make a big difference. Feeding pets at consistent times allows pets to still feel like they have some kind of routine amid the craziness. In addition to following a routine, talking walks at consistent times also allows pets to get out of the house and away from the noise and the strangers.

#3 Pet-proof the Home

Pet-proof the home by keeping holiday decorations, electrical cords, food, alcoholic beverages and holiday plants out of reach to avoid trips to the vet. Many of the traditional Christmas decorations such as tinsel, lights, mistletoe and even pine needles can cause serious health problems in pets. Be sure to cover your tree tightly with skirting, vacuum up pine needles frequently, tape electrical lights to walls or the floor and keep all fragile items on higher shelves.

When Accidents Do Happen

When accidents do occur, it is vital to act quickly to remove the stains. Century Chem-Dry is here to help! We offer professional cleaning services to help preserve both your carpets and your home health. The professionals here at Century Chem-Dry would come into your home and provide their revolutionary P.U.R.T. (Pet Urine Removal Treatment) service to eliminate pet urine odors and stains right at the source. One of Century Chem-Dry’s areas of specialty is dealing with pet accidents in the home. Our proprietary P.U.R.T. product is specifically designed to blast the urine crystals out at the base of the carpet getting rid of the smell for good. Call us today for your carpet & upholstery cleaning needs!


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