RSPCA urges Milton Keynes residents to follow pet safety advice this fireworks season
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So with that in mind the RSPCA has issued some top tips to help Aylesbury Vale pet owners make the right choices this fireworks season.
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Hide AdThe animal charity says that 45 per cent of dogs show signs of fear when they hear or see fireworks. But by following simple tips and strategies you can ensure that pets remain calm.
How to calm dogs during fireworks
Walk them during daylight hours to avoid times when fireworks are likely to be set off
Close windows and curtains to muffle 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
Sound Therapy 4 Pets is a therapy pack available to teach your dogs to be less scared of loud noises.
Build a dog safe den
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Hide AdWatch our top tips on keeping your pets safe and happy this fireworks season in our short three minute video. The video even includes how to build a 'Doggy Safe Den' !
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
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Hide AdPartly cover outside cages and pens with blankets so an 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
Keeping horses safe during fireworks
It's not just animals in the home that can be scared of fireworks - horses can be too.
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Hide AdCheck locally to see if there are going to be any firework displays in your area
Where possible - tell the organisers of firework displays that horses are nearby and ask them to set off their fireworks in the opposite direction
For top tips on keeping your horse safe and secure during the firework season - please follow the advice from the British Horse Society