Keeping Your Pet Calm During Fireworks Season – As the summertime holidays approach, fireworks season is in full swing. Whether it’s your neighbors, family, or your community, fireworks happen all around us – and they can be quite difficult to avoid in some cases. When it comes to your pets, they can become terrified or extremely anxious at the sound of booming fireworks. So what can you do to protect your pet?
Here are a few helpful tips for keeping your pet calm during fireworks:
- Leave your pet safely indoors, with a TV or radio on if possible to eliminate any outside noise
- Close any windows or curtains to block out the noise and the bright flashes
- There are medications and techniques that can help reduce your pet’s anxiety – reach out to us for advice
- Interactive treats and toys can be a good distraction
- A crate or other quiet place may make them feel safe and comfortable
- Make sure your pet’s ID is up-to-date, in case they try to run away from the fireworks and get lost
Signs of Stress
If you’re one of the lucky pet owners, some dogs or cats might not even notice the fireworks. But others will be instantly scared and stressed. Some behavioral signs to look out for include shaking or trembling, excessive drooling, barking or howling, trying to hide, and refusing to eat food. They may also try to run away if you let them outside unattended. The best way to try and avoid this type of situation is to have a plan in place before the summer holidays approach. That way, you can set your pet up for comfort and success so neither one of you will be in a panic on the day of.
Contact Us
If you have questions or need any advice on how to help your pet, please feel free to contact us directly. We are a full-service veterinary clinic offering the highest standard of veterinary medicine for your companion. We are equipped to treat emergency cases.
We offer two convenient locations in the Durham and Hillsborough, NC areas.
Durham NC (919) 620-7387 – Follow Durham Animal Hospital on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/durhamanimalhospital
Hillsborough NC (919) 644-7387 – Follow North Churton Animal Hospital on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NorthChurtonAnimalHospital
We want everyone to have a fun and safe summer!
