31/12/2024
New Year’s Eve is approaching, and while we enjoy the colorful fireworks, let's remember our pets need to feel safe too. 🐾
Here are some tips to keep your furry friends calm during the celebrations:
Leave Pets at Home: Avoid taking them to firework displays. The loud noises and unfamiliar environment can be overwhelming. If possible, stay at home with them or ensure they’re indoors.
Create a Safe Space: Set up a cozy area in a quiet room with their favorite toys, bed, and enough food and water. Close windows and doors to reduce the noise.
Tire Them Out: Exercise your pet earlier in the day. A tired pet is usually a calmer pet.
Distract Them: If you’re at home, distract with games or toys. Associate the noise with something positive. Remember they will mimic your energy level eg. If you become nervous, they too may become nervous.
Soundproof the Space: Use white noise, like a fan, TV, or radio, to help mask the sound of fireworks.
Identification: Make sure your pet is microchipped & your details are up to date with your adresses, email & phone number being correct & updated. Remember to attach any ID tags to collars with your pets name & your contact number. Fireworks can scare pets, causing them to escape.
Veterinary Consult: For particularly anxious & stressed pets as additional solutions, such as non medicated calmers, behaviouralist recommendations and anti-anxiety medications.
By following these tips, you can help ensure a safer and less stressful New Year’s Eve for your beloved pets.
Stay safe and Happy New Year! 🎉🐶🐱
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