With the arrival of the holidays the barrels begin to make themselves felt again. If for us fireworks and firecrackers are a festive habit, for our dogs and cats they are a real nightmare. Every year thousands of pets remain traumatized or even die because they run away and, disoriented and afraid, remain involved in accidents.
Many municipalities are demonstrating their sensitivity on the issue by setting up the ordinances that limit or prohibit the use of barrels, but of course this does not concern our entire territory.
So here are some simple advice to help our four-legged friends, to keep them calm and be less afraid of the loud noises triggered by the barrels.
It is important to equip the dog or cat with microchip and tag with a telephone number so that it will be easier to find in the event of an escape and, if you go out, keep the dog well leash to intervene promptly should he have a sudden reaction.
We try to do not leave our furry alone and above all unattended outsideeven if it is a terrace or an enclosed garden. Lights and noises can lead the animal to flee or get hurt in an attempt to do so, not keeping them tied can prevent them from strangling themselves.
It would be useful create a quiet and safe area, a comfortable and reassuring place and not isolate or barricade them in a room; let them be free to move and to come near us if they desire it. Closing the windows will prevent him from seeing sudden flashes and turning up the volume of the TV can cover external noises.
And then ... let's try to be more tolerant than usual, to do some more pampering, demonstrate a serene attitude, quiet, proximity and being reassuring.
Before the holiday season, it may be helpful to consult your own trusted veterinarian which can help us locate one solution to reduce or avoid states of fear.
We recommend the use of natural products and safe, which act by brightening dogs and cats without altering their state of attention, to evade strong shocks or disturbances that can also have serious consequences.
Let's make our pets live serenely!
