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There are lots of things pet owners can do to help ensure their animals are comfortable over the coming months, with Halloween and firework displays on the horizon.<\/p>\n
We’re offering help and advice to ensure it\u2019s not a time of year for pets to fear.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s trick or treaters knocking on doors, Bonfire Night revellers letting off fireworks or further seasonal celebrations up until Christmas and the New Year, autumn and winter can be an anxious time of year for pets.<\/p>\n
However, our clinical director Roberta Duncan says there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your pet calm and safe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe next few months can be really stressful for pets with Halloween and Bonfire Night so close together,\u201d said Roberta.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst, there\u2019s the Halloween visitors knocking on doors, which can unsettle pets, then it\u2019s the loud bangs and noises of fireworks from the start of November and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are a lot of things pet owners can do to help, such as distracting animals with active play, the television or soothing music.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, my top recommendation for owners is to remain calm. While it may be tempting to comfort a spooked cat or dog, this can actually be counter-productive.\u201d<\/p>\n
We’re offering a free nurse clinic for advice on keeping pets safe during fireworks season, plus offers on Adaptil & Feliway products.<\/p>\n
Top tips to ensure your pet stays safe during fireworks season:<\/strong> There are lots of things pet owners can do to help ensure their animals are comfortable over the coming months, with Halloween and firework displays on the horizon. We’re offering help and advice to ensure it\u2019s not a time of year for pets to fear. Whether it\u2019s trick or treaters knocking on doors, Bonfire Night … <\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Always keep cats and dogs inside when fireworks are let off
\n\u2022 Close all windows and doors, draw curtains and seal up cat flaps
\n\u2022 Let your pet pace around, whine, mew and hide if they want to. Don\u2019t try to coax them out \u2013 they are trying to find safety and should not be disturbed
\n\u2022 Hutches and cages should, if possible, be taken into a quiet room indoors or into a garage or shed
\n\u2022 Give your small pet extra bedding to burrow into so it feels safe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"