{"id":9138,"date":"2023-11-20T20:31:40","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9138"},"modified":"2023-11-20T20:31:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:31:40","slug":"a-pet-parents-guide-to-holiday-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/a-pet-parents-guide-to-holiday-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pet Parent\u2019s Guide to Holiday Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9150 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2.png\" alt=\"family eating around a Thanksgiving meal, holiday guests, pet parents, pet safety, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\">With the winter holiday season approaching, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\"> important to keep pets safe if you plan to host a gathering or bring your pet along to a get-together. Back in November of 2022, Dr. Chelsea Wolf, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us for a Facebook Live to discuss the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\">dos<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\"> and don\u2019ts <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\">of<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\">a successful holiday gathering with pets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152476156 BCX8\"> You can watch the replay of that video or read a summary of Dr. Wolf\u2019s advice below.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152476156 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F446959117598645%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146966708 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146966708 BCX8\">Get Permission<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW146966708 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you&#8217;re a guest and don&#8217;t need to bring your pet, it&#8217;s best to leave them at home. In many cases, pets are happier at home than attending festivities. If you\u2019ll be gone for longer than 6-8 hours, consider asking a neighbor or friend to check in on them instead of bringing them along.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your pet has medical or otherwise emergent issues that preclude them being left at home, always ask the host for permission prior to bringing your pet along. You should also take the time to discuss other pets or any children that will be attending and then determine a plan to ensure a smooth and safe day for all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10993328 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10993328 BCX8\">Traveling<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW10993328 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99335833 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99335833 BCX8\">If you are the guest, make sure you use a kennel or crate to safely transport your pet.<\/span> <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW99335833 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/traveling-with-pets-for-the-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW99335833 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99335833 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Find more tips for traveling with your pet here.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99335833 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99335833 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW99335833 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9152 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2.png\" alt=\"two dogs playing in the snow, holiday guests, pet parents, pet safety, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172211289 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172211289 BCX8\">Precautions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW172211289 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52989901 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52989901 BCX8\">Whether you are the guest or host, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52989901 BCX8\">here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52989901 BCX8\"> a breakdown of steps to take to keep pets safe:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52989901 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dogs and cats should wear a collar and ID tags. We also recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-should-i-microchip-my-pet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">microchipping<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> your pet. After all, it only takes one second for a pet to bolt out an open door.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t introduce dogs to each other at the front door or in the entryway \u2013 instead, have them meet outside. It\u2019s even better if they can meet a few times before the event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep purses and bags out of pets\u2019 reach. This will help prevent a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/xylitol-its-not-so-sweet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">xylitol<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> toxicity (from sugarless gum) or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">chocolate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> toxicity if Grandma keeps candy in her purse!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place shoes in an entryway closet to avoid torn-up shoes or pets swallowing pieces that could lead to an obstruction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t provide bones, special toys, or feed dogs their meals in the same room; they may get territorial and aggressive when it comes to these items.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prevent a hazard, the host should remove any dangerous d\u00e9cor like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-christmas-pet-dangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">potpourri<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, lit candles, or anything fragile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your dog is going outside for a potty break, always check the perimeter. Make sure there are no holes in the fence or other potential hazards like ponds or wildlife. We recommend walking your dog on a leash or using a tie- out or long-lead hooked up to the deck. Also, consider having your dog wear a light-up collar if the yard is large or the event takes place after dark.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remind all guests not to feed the pets anything without permission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9153 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-2.png\" alt=\"dog eyeing turkey on kitchen countertop, holiday guests, pet parents, pet safety, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW71596535 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71596535 BCX8\">Common Dinner Dangers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW71596535 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the best ways to prevent your pet from eating anything toxic or hazardous is to keep pets in closed-off rooms while food is being prepared or eaten. This is especially true if your pet likes to beg, and there are kids dropping food around the table.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also, NEVER let pets free-roam the house while people are eating around the dining room table. While everyone is distracted, pets often get into trouble \u2013 like counter-surfing in the kitchen!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23691313 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23691313 BCX8\">Common<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23691313 BCX8\">food<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23691313 BCX8\"> dangers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23691313 BCX8\">include<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23691313 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW23691313 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meat bones<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/fur-tunately-stories-of-animal-survival-episode-xviii-the-corn-cob-catastrophe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Corn on the cob<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/no-bread-dough-for-fido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yeast dough<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/onions-garlic-chives-leeks-allium-poisoning-in-pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alliums<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Onion, garlic, leeks, &amp; chives in stuffing, salads, latkes, &amp; mashed potatoes)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/grape-and-raisin-toxicity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grapes, raisins, or Zante currants<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in fruitcake, salads, bread, and other baked goods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/why-is-chocolate-toxic-to-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chocolate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/tremorgenic-mycotoxin-intoxication-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Garbage finds<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Be sure to keep the trash in a secure location!)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9154 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-2.png\" alt=\"kid with kitten and dog, holiday guests, pet parents, pet safety, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249271549 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249271549 BCX8\">Small Kids<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249271549 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a guest and your pet has not been around small children before, it\u2019s best to leave your pet at home. Conversely, if you are hosting and don\u2019t know how your pet will respond to the crowd and younger kids, consider placing your pet in a closed-off room or crate. By all means, prior to the holiday, training and socializing your dog is a great idea, but a large family dinner isn\u2019t the time to begin the process!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your pet is well-trained and socialized, and there are small children in attendance, talk with them about how to calmly approach the pet and if there is anything the pet doesn\u2019t like.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kids can be very quick-moving though, or they may not know any better and pull a tail or pet a sensitive area. Also, a child\u2019s loud voice or behavior may startle your pet and cause them to bite or scratch. This is why it\u2019s important supervise all animal\/child interactions and be educated on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/dog-bite-prevention-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bite prevention.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Watch your pet&#8217;s body language closely for any signal to remove the kids from the pet\u2019s personal space, or vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9149 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2.png\" alt=\"cat sleeping, Christmas tree lights behind cat, holiday guests, pet parents, pet safety, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171090645 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171090645 BCX8\">We hope this guide leads to a thorough conversation with your house guest<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171090645 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171090645 BCX8\"> or holiday host so that everyone can have a safe day! If your pet does experience an emergency over the holidays, both our Oakdale and St. Paul ERs are open 24\/7<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171090645 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW171090645 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>More Reading:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-feast-what-can-i-share-with-my-pets-what-shouldnt-i-share\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thanksgiving Feast: What Can I Share with My Pets? What Shouldn\u2019t I Share?<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-thanksgiving-foods-that-are-dangerous-to-pets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common Thanksgiving Foods That Are Dangerous to Pets<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-christmas-pet-dangers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common Christmas Pet Dangers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/top-7-hanukkah-pet-dangers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top 7 Hanukkah Pet Dangers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/four-potential-kwanzaa-pet-dangers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">4 Potential Kwanzaa Pet Dangers\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=386676318022338103\" width=\"345\" height=\"618\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the winter holiday season approaching, it\u2019s important to keep pets safe if you plan to host a gathering or bring your pet along to a get-together. Back in November of 2022, Dr. Chelsea Wolf, one of our emergency veterinarians, joined us for a Facebook Live to discuss the dos and don\u2019ts of a successful [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9148,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[17,1156,2003,2004,2005,2006,313,2007,86,952],"class_list":["post-9138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-animal-emergency-referral-center-of-minnesota","tag-christmas-pet-safety-tips","tag-family-gathering","tag-family-gatherings","tag-hanukkah-pet-safety-tips","tag-holiday-guests","tag-holiday-pet-safety","tag-kwanzaa-pet-safety-tips","tag-pet-dangers","tag-thanksgiving-pet-safety-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Pet Parent\u2019s Guide to Holiday Guests<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re the guest or the host, Dr. Wolf is sharing tips to keep your pets safe during family gatherings this holiday season.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/a-pet-parents-guide-to-holiday-guests\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Pet Parent\u2019s Guide to Holiday Guests\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re the guest or the host, Dr. Wolf is sharing tips to keep your pets safe during family gatherings this holiday season.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/a-pet-parents-guide-to-holiday-guests\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Animal Emergency &amp; 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