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Remember Your Pets On Firework Nights
- 30/09/2014
80% of pet owners have had a pet who is scared of fireworks, and the season itself can be a stressful and frightening time for our four legged friends. A fear of loud noises such as fireworks can develop into a serious phobia that requires veterinary advice if left unaddressed.
Follow our top tips below and consider using Adaptil and Feliway (use AT LEAST two weeks before firework nights) to make Firework Nights a stress free celebration for both you and your pet.
Every year the skyline is set alight with rockets, Catherine wheels and Roman candles as celebrations take place to the accompanying sound of fireworks. Bangs, explosions and bright lights are partnered by screams, sirens and the occasional howling dog or cat.
Cats and Dogs do not like fireworks. Fact. Every year cats and dogs along with many other animals experience fear and confusion, sometimes alone when their owners are away enjoying an organised bonfire.
It is not unusual for dogs to run away or escape from the home when frightened by fireworks so ensuring your garden is ULTRA secure is a must, especially at this time of year.
Our simple 6 point guide should help to ensure your pets can get through the firework season safe and sound:
- It is a good idea to bring any outdoor pets inside for the duration of firework period. If this is not possible, covering kennels up with a blanket at night will give a dog a little protection from the bright flashes and loud bangs. Outside dogs are often used to thunder but fireworks can cause a very different reaction. Always remember how acute a dog's sense of hearing is. A loud bang to us can sound like a volcano erupting to a dog.
- It may be hard, but try and stay with your dog during the majority of the firework season. A dog can often react very differently to a bang when you are not there. If it is possible, see if you can view your dog via a hidden vantage point just to gauge his or her reaction to the bangs. Even though you may elect to stay with the dog, try very hard not to react to the sounds of fireworks yourself. Do your best to ignore the bangs and crashes, showing your dog that there is no imminent danger despite the loud noises and bright flashes.
- Always make sure your dog has his or her own special area where they can go to feel safe. Be it an indoor kennel or a place under the stairs; dogs love to have a den at their disposal.
- It sounds obvious, but try to keep the windows and curtains closed as often as possible during firework season as this will lessen the effect of the noise and bright flashes.
- Normal household noises such as the TV, vacuuming or music can help to distract from the loud noises coming from outside. Maybe firework season is a good time to have a disco at home followed by a few days of vacuuming!
- Last but certainly not least, always ensure your pet has some sort of identification on him or her. It is a sad fact but many dogs do run away from home during firework season, even dogs that has previously shown no fear of fireworks can occasionally take flight at the loud noises and flashes in the sky. Be prepared, your dog has no comprehension why the sudden noises and bright lights and as an animal with ultra sensitive senses, it's important to be prepared for any sudden displays of anxiety or fear.
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