31/12/2024
# # # 🌟 Fireworks, Parties, and Pets 🌟
New Year’s Eve can be an exciting time for us, but it’s often a scary and stressful experience for our beloved pets. The loud noises, flashing lights, and unfamiliar smells can cause anxiety and fear in pets and wildlife. 🥳💥
Here are some tips from **Gentle Paws** to help keep your furry friends safe and calm during the celebrations:
🎆 **Plan Ahead:** Take your dog for a long walk during the afternoon, and feed them a big meal to encourage rest during the evening.
🎆 **Create a Safe Space:** Close all windows and curtains, and set up a cozy den with their favorite toys, treats, and blankets.
🎆 **Distract with Sounds:** Play calming music or have the TV/radio on. Fun fact—reggae music has been shown to soothe some pets!
🎆 **Consult Your Vet:** For pets with severe anxiety, speak to your vet about medications, calming plug-ins, sprays, or anxiety wraps in advance.
🎆 **Update Microchip Details:** In case of an escape, make sure your pet’s microchip information is current.
🎆 **Stay Calm:** Act normally, avoid fussing, and reward calm behavior. Pets pick up on your energy, so try to be relaxed and reassuring.
Gentle Paws wishes you and your pets a safe and happy start to 2025! 💞🎉
