{"id":3189,"date":"2017-09-06T14:36:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T18:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3189"},"modified":"2017-09-06T14:36:24","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T18:36:24","slug":"prepare-your-pet-for-a-new-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/prepare-your-pet-for-a-new-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Smooth and Safe: The Many Ways to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HappyIf your precious pet is about to play second fiddle to a squirming, crying human baby, he or she might not have the best reaction. After all, your pet was your first baby, and now you\u2019re going to upset the perception that he or she is the center of your universe.<\/p>\n

If you have visions of a happy family life complete with a cat\u2019s purr or dog\u2019s wagging tail, don\u2019t worry. There are many ways you can prepare your pet for a new baby. Achieve household harmony by continuing to place your pet\u2019s happiness, security, and health at the top of the list.<\/p>\n

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Will it Work?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s natural to worry about how your pet is going to react to a new baby, but visions of a happy toddler and your pet playing together will hopefully overrule any doubts. Indeed, many pets fall in love with babies just as we do (and even strive to protect them from any real or imagined harm), but it might not happen overnight.<\/p>\n

Sensory Overload<\/h3>\n

A cat or dog will invariably be confused by the sight of a new baby, but the new sounds and smells can be downright overwhelming. Plus, changes to the household routine can trigger a deeply unsettled feeling in an animal who\u2019s used to sleeping the entire night.<\/p>\n

Plan for the Unexpected<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s ideal to prepare your pet for a new baby as soon as you know you\u2019re expecting. Help your pet transition in the following ways:<\/p>\n