27/10/2025
💥FIREWORKS AND DOGS💥
Over the next couple of weeks, there will be several firework displays and many dogs will find this a difficult time.
We have some excellent calming remedies to help with mild noise phobias and safe, effective medications for dogs who really suffer with severe anxiety.
Please get in touch and speak to one of our vets or clinical nurses for specific advice for your own dog.
Positive things you can do at home:
🔥 Walk your dog during daylight hours
🔥 Feed a good meal earlier in the day and allow for toileting well before nightfall
🔥 Before it gets dark, close doors, windows and curtains.
🔥 Turn on the TV or play some music, to disguise outside noise.
🔥 RELAX yourself and act normally.
It seems natural, to want to comfort your dog when they show signs of anguish (panting, pacing, whining) but doing so too much, may increase their anxiety. Dogs are extremely perceptive to our moods, so if we worry, they will too.
🔥 If your dog wants to hide, that’s fine - it’s an excellent coping behaviour. In fact making them a cosy den (rug over a table/ under stairs cupboard /behind the sofa works well. Add comfy bedding and perhaps some treats to find or a stuffed Kong to lick at.
Of course, gentle reassurance is good but try not to “over fuss”
✅ Check you pet’s microchip details are up to date!
We regularly have “lost” pets bought to the surgery at this time of year. Fearful pets may escape through an open door or bolt whilst out walking.
This will ensure, if they do get lost, they can be safely reunited with you as soon as possible😊
