Keep your pets indoors during fireworksWe believe in the welfare of animals. We care about the distress that fireworks can cause to pets. Here are some helpful tips that we recommend pet owners carry out as a precaution:

Cats and Dogs

  • Keep them indoors.
  • Close all windows and curtains and switch on music or the  television to drown out the noise.
  • Leave your cat/dog to take refuge in a corner if it wishes. Do not  try to tempt it out as this could cause more stress.
  • Never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off.
  • Close the curtains and play music or turn on the television to  drown out the noise.

If you have a dog or cat that is particularly prone to becoming distressed, seek the advice of your vet.

Small animals
Small animals – such as rabbits and guinea pigs – living outside should not be forgotten. They can also become very stressed from loud noise. Bring small animals indoors or into an outhouse or garden shed to give them extra protection.

Horses

Horses can bolt from firework noise and injure themselves. Always make sure horses, ponies and donkeys are stabled while fireworks are being let off. Close the stable door so fireworks are not in view.

Playing music during the displays can also help to calm horses and reduce the effects of sudden noise.

Further advise and guidance can be found on the RSPCA website http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/general/fireworks

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