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Firework season can be an extremely stressful time for our pets. However, there are many ways in which you can help to keep your pets safe and calm during this time. For example; 1.
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Provide a den: create your pet a ‘safe haven’ where they can retreat to and hide. One way to create an area is using a crate, covered with a thick blanket. If your dog already has an area they use to hide, make that area extra comfortable with blankets and a comfy bed. Also, cover the area with a blanket
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Turn up the TV or radio to muffle some of the firework sounds.
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Consider using interactive toys to mentally stimulate your dog during the day and while the fireworks are going off, toys could include Kong toys or a snuffle mat
8. Give your dog the opportunity to chew. Chewing in Maintain your normal routine and act normal around dogs can be very stress relieving your dog as much as possible. Stay calm. Try and be 9. Consider using an Adaptil plug in mindful of the response you give to yourThey dog if they sound 10. horrible. are scared. Telling them off can make your dog worse. Ask your veterinary surgeon for medications that can Comfort your dog if they want yourAnd reassurance, buthonest, do help yourare. dog cope better. to be they not force it on them Common signs of noise phobia Hiding or trying find an areaa to hide Book a visit with us• today totostart • Trying to escape – digging, running away vaccination course or continue • Urinating or defecating Walk only in the daytime, a well exercised dog will be their boosters less reactive. Try not to walk at dusk or after dark • Shaking
Feed a high carbohydrate meal early evening before the fireworks start, this could be sweet potato mash, brown pasta or rice
Close all curtains and consider using thick black out curtains on main windows and doors
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