Pet owners advised on safety during fireworks season
The charity has issued a checklist for animal owners ahead of this Thursday’s Guy Faukes night celebrations. The adviced includes specialist guidelines for dogs, cats, and also small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
Advice for Dogs
Close any windows and black out a ‘doggy play area’ so that your dog can’t see the flashing lights
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Ignore the fireworks yourself and see if your dog wants to play with you
If your dog has a dog friend who isn’t scared of fireworks, keep them together
Advice for Cats
Make sure your cat has somewhere to hide if they want to, for example, under some furniture or in a quiet corner.
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Advice for small animals
If your pets live outside, partly cover cages, pens and aviaries with blankets so that one area is well sound-proofed. MAke sure your pet can still look out.
Provide lots of extra bedding so your pet has something to burrow in.
For more information, visit http://www.rspca.org.uk/fireworks