Fireworks and Your Pets

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Fireworks and Your Pets
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• Its that time of the year again where Diwali and
  Guy Fawkes are coming up, which means fireworks. 
  While fireworks can be stunning to watch,
  lighting up the sky in all their beautiful
  colours, they are potentially dangerous to our
  furry pets.  The loud noises are terrifying
  causing pets to fight or flight and, in so
  doing, harm themselves.  Remember, dogs and cats
  can hear noises up to five times louder than we
  can!  Please keep your pets safe during these
  evenings, somewhere where they cant run out.
  Inside is often best.  Some pets may require some
  anti-anxiety medication or mild sedation to
  weather the storm.

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How can I keep my pets calm?

• Its that time of the year again where Diwali and
  Guy Fawkes are coming up, which means fireworks. 
  While fireworks can be stunning to watch,
  lighting up the sky in all their beautiful
  colours, they are potentially dangerous to our
  furry pets.  The loud noises are terrifying
  causing pets to fight or flight and, in so
  doing, harm themselves.  Remember, dogs and cats
  can hear noises up to five times louder than we
  can!  Please keep your pets safe during these
  evenings, somewhere where they cant run out.
  Inside is often best.  Some pets may require some
  anti-anxiety medication or mild sedation to
  weather the storm. Try not to make a fuss over
  your pet during the loud noises. This can be
  perceived as a form of a reward for your pet the
  anxiety your pet is showing is being rewarded by
  you giving your pet lots of love, or hugging
  him/her.  Its best to act as if the loud noises
  are not there and carry on with your own
  routine.  Distraction is the key. Sometimes
  providing them with their favourite toy may help
  to keep them calm.

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Can I give my pet any medication to keep him/her
calm?

• There are a variety of calming medications
  available. Some need to be prescribed by your
  veterinarian and some are available over the
  counter.  Some over the counter medications
  available are Calmeze, which comes in a liquid or
  tablet form, and Anxitane tablets.  These are
  natural remedies used to calm cats and dogs. 
  They work most effectively when given 2-3 days
  before the stressful event. Some pets require
  something stronger and need a mild sedative. In
  this case its best to go for a visit to your
  veterinarian who will be able to advise you on
  the best medication for your pet. 

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Ensure your pet is micro-chipped

• Despite our best efforts, pets still go missing.
  It is, for this reason, important that they are
  micro-chipped.  If they are then found, your pet
  can be scanned and the person can locate you, the
  owner.
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