11/09/2024
Donβt let a storm catch you off guard! Ensure your furry friends are safe and sound. πΎ
Loud noises and lightning flashes from thunderstorms can cause panic in pets. Follow the below tips to keep your loved companion safe and comfortable during a storm.
πΆπ± If you're at home:
β’ Turn on the radio or TV to dim the noise from outside.
β’ Close the blinds or curtains and leave the lights on so that lightning flashes from outside are less obvious.
β’ Close bird cages, rabbit hutches and other enclosures and ensure pet doors and windows are closed.
π¦βπ If you cannot be at home to comfort your pet:
β’ Make sure there is nothing in the house or yard the animal can injure itself on if it panics.
β’ Ensure the pet is in a secure environment so it cannot escape, run onto a road or become lost.