Fireworks: ready-made top tips for practices to share

Celebrations like Diwali and Bonfire Night are just weeks away and with fireworks reaching up to 150 decibels – as loud as a jet engine – this time of year can be distressing and upsetting for dogs and other pets. Yet figures show that owners with concerns about their dogs’ behaviour are more likely to consult ‘Dr Google’ than their local vet (38 per cent versus 23 per cent, respectively, according to the PDSA Animal Wellbeing report for 2017). In a bid to help owners prepare pets for the fireworks season in good time, BVA has compiled some top tips that can be shared over the next few weeks in consultations, via practice communications or on social media: At least four weeks ahead Create a well-padded den for your pet to access ahead of Bonfire Night/Diwali so they can hide when fireworks come; Use pheromone products next...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: BVA News Source Type: research