18/10/2025
✨Fireworks can be stressful and even dangerous for pets and other animals. Here are some important safety tips to help keep animals safe during fireworks displays:
1. Keep Animals Indoors
Bring pets indoors during fireworks displays to protect them from the noise, lights, and potential accidents.
Close windows and curtains to block out the sounds and flashes of fireworks.
2. Create a Safe Space
Set up a quiet, safe area where your pet can retreat. This might include a crate, a room with soft bedding, or an area without windows.
Offer familiar comforting items such as toys, blankets, or their favorite bed.
3. Provide Distractions
Play calming music or use a white noise machine to help mask the sound of the fireworks.
Offer food puzzles or engaging toys to distract them from the noise.
4. Avoid Outdoor Walks
Keep dogs on a leash and inside your home during fireworks events to prevent them from running away in panic.
Be cautious about letting pets outside unattended, even in fenced-in yards, as they may try to escape due to fear.
5. Use Calming Products
There are various products designed to help soothe anxious pets, such as calming collars, sprays, or even anxiety wraps (e.g., Thundershirts).
Consult your vet about possible medications if your pet has a severe fear of fireworks.
6. Ensure Identification
Make sure your pet is wearing proper identification, such as a collar with an ID tag and a microchip, in case they escape.
Ensure your contact details are up to date on any microchip registry.
7. Supervise Pets During Fireworks
If your pet is in a safe, enclosed area but you need to leave the house, consider asking a trusted friend or pet sitter to stay with them during fireworks displays.
8. Monitor Other Animals
Wildlife and farm animals can also be affected by fireworks. If you have livestock or other animals on your property, ensure they are safely contained and as far from the noise as possible.
9. Limit Exposure to Fireworks
If you are hosting a fireworks display, be mindful of the proximity to areas where animals might be. Consider notifying your neighbours or others who might have pets that fireworks will occur, so they can take precautions.
By taking these precautions, you can help minimize the stress and risks that fireworks can pose to animals. ✨✨
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We will be closed on Monday, October 20, 2025, in observance of Diwali. We wish you all a safe, joyful, and peaceful celebration!
