Deck the Halls, Not the Cat: Your Holiday Survival Guide

The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but for your cat, they can feel like someone completely rearranged the universe overnight.

New people. New smells. New furniture. Decorations. Music. Doorbells. Children. Dogs. Cooking. Travel. And that revolving front door that suddenly seems to open every 30 seconds.

In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss shares practical ways to help your cat navigate the holiday chaos without fear, frustration, or a feline disappearing act.

And remember: your cat does not have to participate in Christmas.

They don't have to meet every guest, pose for the family photo, wear a Santa hat, or sit in the middle of the festivities. Sometimes the kindest holiday gift you can give a cat is a quiet room, familiar smells, predictable routines, and permission to walk away.

Deck the halls. Not the cat.