The Christmas and New Year period often contributes to an unsettling time for our pets, with revellers letting off fireworks as part of their celebrations.<\/p>\n
However, our head veterinary nurse Sarah Wagstaff says there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your pet calm and safe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are a lot of things pet owners can do to help their animals stay calm when fireworks and loud bangs are going off.<\/p>\n
\u201cDistracting them with active play is always good, as is calm, 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth \u2018mollycoddling\u2019 and punishing a frightened pet could reinforce negative behaviour. If owners appear to be unaffected, pets will follow this example.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of our top tips to help keep your pets calm during fireworks:<\/p>\n
The Christmas and New Year period often contributes to an unsettling time for our pets, with revellers letting off fireworks as part of their celebrations. However, our head veterinary nurse… <\/p>\n