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Prepare your pet for the arrival of your newborn\u00a0coming home can be very simple with these easy steps.<\/p>\n
In Your 3rd Trimester:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Schedule all grooming and veterinary checkups before 37 weeks.\u00a0\u00a0Make sure your pet is groomed, nails are clipped, and the animal is in good health prior to the baby coming home.\u00a0\u00a0Schedule a dog walker or puppy daycare for delivery and the first few days postpartum so that both of you can focus on the baby while knowing your fur baby is safe and sound too.<\/p>\n Assess all the pet’s toys and consider removing anything that is similar to a baby toy.\u00a0\u00a0Many baby toys are soft like teddy bears are very similar to the dogs’ favorite soft toy.\u00a0\u00a0By removing the similar toys now, you may have fewer issues with your dog stealing the baby’s teddy bear.<\/p>\n Set up and use baby gates now to block off safe areas if needed.\u00a0\u00a0For cats consider rolled-up tape or aluminum foil for surfaces you do not want the animal laying on such as the crib or changing area.\u00a0\u00a0The old wives’ tale about cats stealing babies’ souls is just that- a wives’ tale.\u00a0\u00a0However, I can tell you that a baby will mimic the breathing pattern of the person or animal next to them. So if the cat joins the baby, expect the baby’s breathing pattern to mimic the cat. As well as the baby will get hair in their mouth.<\/p>\n For anxiety-prone animals or those who are not conforming to the new parameters set up above, see a professional pet trainer. A trainer can work on behavior issues like nibbling, jumping, and other territorial issues.\u00a0\u00a0They may suggest playing crying baby\u00a0<\/a>sounds <\/span>to acclimate your pet or releasing\u00a0pheromones<\/a>\u00a0to assist with anxiety.\u00a0\u00a0And if you have not already done so, you may consider spaying or neutering your animal prior to birth as it can help to promote calmness as well as reduce health issues.<\/p>\n When Baby Comes Home<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-introduce your pet to the baby’s scent. Most birth locations will supply you with a dirty cap or blanket for your animal to sniff. This is especially beneficial as the baby hat will smell like mom, partner, and the new baby. So the pet will begin to understand that the new smell belongs to you, the owner.<\/p>\n If your pet is territorial, consider introducing the pet to the baby in neutral territories such as the driveway or a neighbor’s yard. After you enter the house isolate the pet with the baby’s hat and then play with the animal to exhaust them. \u00a0For territorial cats consider a feline diffuser like this one<\/a> to calm their nerves. Once the animal is tired, reintroduce the baby and pet in the house with supervision.\u00a0\u00a0Have distractions or treats ready to either distract or reward the pet.<\/p>\n