Fireworks & Your Pets

The words Guy Fawkes & Fireworks to us Humans can mean fun, enjoyment, entertaining and a fun thing to watch, but for our pets its a different story. Fireworks can be a very scary and stressful event for your pets. Please read through the list below of some tips and ways you can reduce the stress for your pets so they feel safe and secure while the fireworks are happening. 

• Ensure your pets are kept indoors before dark not only on Guy Fawkes night but also on the nights around the 5th November.
• Provide your pet with somewhere safe to hide such as a crate so they can feel safe and secure whilst the fireworks are going off. 
• If your pets hide under the furniture or beds leave them there, they will be safe and comfortable, trying to coax them out can stress them out even more.
• Provide your pets with new toys and chews to distract them from the fireworks, close curtains and put on the TV or radio to mask any noise.
• Ensure windows, doors and cat/dog flaps remain closed during firework sessions to both prevent pets escaping and reduce the noise.
• Ensure your cats have access to enough litter trays during firework season especially if you’re keeping them inside.
• Take your dog for their walk earlier in the evening before the fireworks start.
• Remember to take your dogs out to the toilet before the fireworks start. 
• Put collars on your pets with identification so if they run away they can be returned to you.
• Try not to leave your pets alone while the fireworks are going off.
• Please DO NOT punish your pet for being scared! This will only make your pet more distressed.
• Consider using natural calming products to put your pets at ease, we here at Pets Wonderland have a variety of Natural products and homeopath remedies great for stressful situations such as Guy Fawkes such as: Bradfield's Pet Calmer, Fear Less - Anxiety & BioPet Courage

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Fireworks and your pets please call/text us on 265-1358, email us at [email protected], or send us a message on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetsWonderlandNZ