Below are some tips from our experts to help minimise the trauma of fireworks for your pet:
- Plenty of exercise before dark will minimise the exposure and tire the dog so that they will be more relaxed and more likely to sleep through the evening
- After dark dogs should be kept indoors as much as possible.
- Confine pets to the general living areas rather than quieter areas such as hallways or bedrooms
- Leave the radio and TV on to drown out some of the external noises and curtains pulled can help reduce visual exposure to fireworks
- Do not scold, or fuss over, a nervous dog as this only exacerbates the situation and can reinforce the behaviour
- If a dog is particularly stressed, we recommend treating them with natural remedies such as Bach Flower Remedies or Serene-UM, a natural food supplement which is widely available from vets and pharmacies.
