9 tips to keep Pets safe during Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights is the most awaited festival of the year. Houses decorated with lamps and crackers galore, it’s party time for us. Sadly, amidst all our glorious celebration we spare no thought to the ones that are most likely to be affected by the noise and pollution that is our pets.
Due to lack of proper care while bursting crackers the numbers of injured dogs, cats and birds are increasing every year during the festival. A lot of pets have reportedly gone missing during this season. The hearing ability of dogs and cats are several times that of humans and the impact of the bursting of a bomb is so great that it could cause heart attack among them. Firing of rockets is also not a good idea as it would injure or even kill birds that are quietly resting on trees
Here are a few basic tips on how to handle your pet during the festival:
- Take your pet for a walk and feed him before the crackers bursting begin in your neighbourhood. He will feel a bit relaxed
- Ensure that the room your four legged buddy is resting has minimum windows and is away from the noise. Pets are known to escape from the windows so make sure all the windows are closed.
- When your pet gets frightened keep a tab on the place where he likes to go into hiding and allow him easy access to that place
- Keep him engaged by playing soothing music to distract him from the noise or if you are having a house party make sure he has lots of familiar faces around him.
- Keep the crackers away from your pet’s reach as even licking or sniffing it could lead to toxic poisoning in your pet.
- As your pet is sensitive to the crackers noise you can either put cotton or muffs in his ears.
- Ensure that the crackers and lamps are away from his reach and always keep first aid kit in handy.
- Have a talk with your vet on how to manage your pet’s anxiety and if you feel his level of fear is high then you can administer the prescribed medication to soothe him.
- Lastly, give him a whole lot of love and make him feel secure. Shower him with toys and other goodies to keep his mind off the fear. Make sure he has a wonderful time of his own during the festival.
Have a safe and a Happy Diwali with your loving pet!
Article by Harshitha
