Top tips - How to keep your pets safe and happy during fireworks season.
Dogs
- Walk dogs during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off
- Close windows and curtains to mask the sound of fireworks
- Put on some music or tv to mask the firework sounds
- Create a quiet space where your dog can feel in control
- Create some hiding places around your home
Cats
- Provide hiding places in your home
- Cats can become more stressed if they’re outside during fireworks
- Microchip your cats in case they’re startled and escape outside
Small animals
- Partly cover outside cages and pens with blankets so the area is soundproofed and hidden, but allow another area for the animals to look out
- Provide bedding small animals can burrow in
- Consider bringing them indoors - this will need to be done gradually so plan ahead