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1. Pack a lunch and soak up the sun with a smile-filled picnic. If the winter chill is staying in the air, bundle up and take your pet for an extra-long walk.<\/p>\n
2. Indulge in a spa day and book a grooming experience with a massage and mani-pedi for their nails.<\/p>\n
3. Take some time in the kitchen to bake pet-friendly treats. Our favorite recipes are ones that include peanut butter for dog biscuits or salmon for cat cookies.<\/p>\n
4. Buy them a special toy or bed as a gift\u00a0(and hope it lasts at least through the end of February).<\/p>\n
5. Stay in and have an extended cuddle session. Research shows that we aren’t the only ones who experience a spike in serotonin and dopamine after interactions like petting and playing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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