{"id":20346,"date":"2026-10-21T21:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T21:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/blogs\/uncategorized\/holiday-pet-readiness\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T22:54:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T22:54:15","slug":"holiday-pet-readiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/holiday-pet-readiness\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW DO I PREP MY PET FOR A SAFE &#038; FUN HOLIDAY SEASON?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20346\" class=\"elementor elementor-20346\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4ba569 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f4ba569\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50eaefa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50eaefa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"67293abda6cab35f22cb58fa\" data-shogun-site-id=\"eecd4ddf-4f8f-4066-b087-e8ca99efcc28\" data-shogun-page-id=\"67293abda6cab35f22cb58fa\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"67293c0ce3f3319f963e2230\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"67293c0ce3f3319f963e2310\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"><p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2024-10-23-0716\/global-assets-bde551f3b992bc1af40e69907b5ba6e68e436fb4.js\" defer=\"\"><\/script><\/p><div id=\"s-e7e9592b-0c8a-49a3-8790-eaa9de7dac5e\" class=\"shg-c \"><div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\">The holidays, or should we say <em style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\">pawlidays<\/em>, are fast approaching. As the days grow colder and cozier, it\u2019s the perfect time to prepare your pet for the holiday season and ensure they have everything they need. Here are three ways to help keep them <\/span><strong><span lang=\"EN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/content\/comfort\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\">comfortable<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;\"> and entertained during one of the busiest times of the year.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"s-624bf5fb-bfd9-4a31-8edd-24537a23480d\" class=\"shg-c \"><div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8b35b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d8b35b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d1152 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1d1152\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66be602 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66be602\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20885\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902.jpg 815w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1294217902-768x662.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9daee0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e9daee0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-666aaf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"666aaf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>1. HOW CAN I KEEP MY DOG SAFE &amp; WARM ON WINTER WALKS?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">As the temps drop, it\u2019s important to keep your dog warm and comfy during outdoor time. Protect their paws with<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/45\/apparel?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42906\"><b>booties<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or paw balm and help them stay cozy with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/45\/apparel?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><b>fleece<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/45\/apparel?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><b>jacket<\/b><\/a>. Smaller dogs and pups with short coats can especially benefit from an extra layer. Don\u2019t forget\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/501\/nite-ize?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><b>light-up and reflective gear<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for dark walks in the early mornings and evenings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d60e6a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d60e6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-853de56 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"853de56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db0efbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db0efbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>2. WHAT SHOULD I PACK FOR A ROAD TRIP WITH MY DOG OR CAT?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Bringing your pet home for the holidays? Keep them safe and secure with a<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/451\/kurgo?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1\"><b>seatbelt harness<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or car crate. If your dog or cat gets nervous on car rides, try a natural\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42910%7C41859\"><b>calming aid<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/content\/cbd\"><b>CBD supplement<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to curb their anxiety. Make sure to pack all the essentials, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42852\"><b>food<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42909\"><b>training treats<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/58\/cleaning-potty?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=44030\"><b>waste bags<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for on-the-go potty breaks and a few of their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42856\"><b>favorite toys<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bacab6a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bacab6a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a4b7a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a4b7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-1024x943.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20886\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-1024x943.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy-768x707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1431421482-copy.jpg 1453w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f1384 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0f1384\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a4ea50 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a4ea50\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd839f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd839f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1922257831-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20887\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1922257831-1.jpg 852w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1922257831-1-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-1922257831-1-768x696.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be3fda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2be3fda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d8777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d8777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>3. HOW CAN I KEEP MY PET ACTIVE &amp; ENTERTAINED THROUGH PLAY?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Keeping your pet entertained while you wrap gifts, hang decorations and prepare holiday meals can be\u00a0<i>quite\u00a0<\/i>the endeavor. Luckily, we have just what you need. Try an interactive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42916\"><b>treat-dispensing toy<\/b><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/c\/1\/shop?&amp;so=5&amp;page=1&amp;af=42889\"><b>natural chew<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to engage their brain and provide enrichment. You can also check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/training-and-behavior\/pets-play-like-it-s-their-job-and-technically-it-is\/\"><b>Play Style Guide<\/b><\/a>\u00a0to find the perfect boredom-busting toy for your bestie.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53497e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53497e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e26a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53e26a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Now that your pet is ready for the holidays, it\u2019s time to get excited for some quality festive time with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/content\/companionship\"><b>loved ones<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 of both the two-legged and four-legged variety. (But don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t judge if it\u2019s mostly the latter.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><span data-mce-fragment=\"1\">The holidays, or should we say\u00a0<\/span><em data-mce-fragment=\"1\">pawlidays<\/em><span data-mce-fragment=\"1\">, are fast approaching. As the days grow colder and cozier, it\u2019s the perfect time to prepare your pet for the holiday season and ensure they have everything they need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pet-parenting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20346"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20891,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20346\/revisions\/20891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.krisers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}