With fireworks lighting up the night sky, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of celebrations. However, it’s important to consider our four-legged friends who may not share the same enthusiasm.
For many pets, the loud bangs and dazzling lights can be a source of immense stress and anxiety. As responsible pet owners, it falls upon us to ensure their safety and wellbeing during these events.
Here are some essential tips to help minimise the impact of fireworks on your pets:
- Provide a safe space: Keep your pets in a calm environment where they’re less likely to panic when fireworks happen.
- Stay calm and patient: Be patient if your pet freaks out. Don’t add to their stress by yelling or punishing, or even by being so ‘reassuring’ that you make the pet think this is a bad situation.
- Distraction and engagement: Try to distract and engage your pet on something different.
- Secure surroundings: Make sure your boundary fences and gates are secure, and prepare for heights that could be jumped by super pets!
- Identification: Ensure your pet is microchipped and has their collar / name tag on just in case they do run off. Often they run with such fear that when they calm down they don’t know how to get back.
Remember, every pet is unique, and you know your pet best. These are just a few things to keep in mind to keep everyone safe and calm during the celebrations.
