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With Bonfire night and Halloween fast approaching it is
important to remember your pets and how frightening loud bangs and flashing
lights can be.
It isn't just cats and dogs that are affected - make sure your
rabbits and guinea pigs are not left outside: bring them into the house if
possible.
There are several remedies that may be
suitable for your pet but some need to be started a week or more
before fireworks are being let off. Unfortunately
fireworks can go on for several weeks so you need to be
prepared!
The two products below contain a synthetic version of
pheromones which are produced naturally; by a bitch as an appeasing
pheromone to comfort her puppies and help them cope with new stimuli and by
cats who use this facial pheromone to mark objects in their environment
when they feel safe and secure.
Both products need to be plugged in and remain turned on
within the room your dog or cat rests in a least one week before needed.
Their aim is to have a relaxing effect on dogs and to increase the sense of
familiarity and security in cats thereby reducing fearful reactions to loud
noises.
In addition we sell homeopathic remedies which
are also designed to help your pet cope with loud noises.
Suggestions for the day of the event:
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check all pets are inside the house
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Prevent them using cat flaps etc.
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Draw the curtains
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Play music which has a constant beat to
drown out the sounds outside
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Television may have programs with fireworks
on so avoid leaving your pet shut in a room with the TV on
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Let your cat hide where he chooses and feels
safe
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Be interactive with your dog but do not
fuss, reassure or punish him as this confirms that the
noises are to be afraid of
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If you dog wants to take refuge or hide
somewhere allow him to do so
Cats and dogs may run off so make sure your pet is micro chipped
so he can be returned to you
If you wish to discuss how to look after you
pet during fireworks please either pop into reception or
telephone to make an appointment to see Jill
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