Keep pets calm during fireworks frenzy
News release issued:
Top tips to stop furry friends getting in a frenzy over fireworks this Bonfire night, have been revealed.
Pet calming tips include:
- Walk and feed your dog earlier in the day
- Put radio or TV on in the background
- Close windows, doors and curtains
- Use rescue remedies a week before and plugins in sleeping areas
- Avoid leaving pets at home alone
- Make a covered area for pets to hide
- Thunder jacket or wrap in item of clothing that smells of you
- Extra early morning exercise in the run up to the firework frenzy
- Minimise taking them outside, but if you do, keep them on a lead
- Check newspapers and neighbours for firework events local to you
Worcestershire Regulatory Services’ Animal Welfare Officer Pip Griffin said:
“We would encourage event organisers to use silent fireworks and if not try to hold events on the weekend of November 5 only. However as dog and pet owners, there are steps you can take to make the experience less stressful for them.”