How do i keep my Pets from being freaked out by fireworks?

Question

Well, New Year's Eve is almost near. Time for fireworks. But Howard, my dog, and Hazel, my cat, reacts badly to fireworks. How can I keep my pet calm this holiday?

Answer 1

If your beloved pooch or kitty reacts badly to fireworks, be reassuring. Depending on their temperament, your dog or cat may dart straight into your lap when the noise starts, so it'll find the usual nuzzles, hugs, and cooing noises very calming. If your pet streaks under the bed or into a closet and cowers there in a quivering lump, talk to them and let them know you’re right outside. In the worst case, you may have to wait until the fireworks are over for your pet to slowly emerge from its hiding place.

Or maybe you can plan a distraction. If you’re heading out for the night, put a soothing CD on repeat mode or leave the TV on. This will reassure your pet (especially if you normally play music or watch TV on nights when you’re home), and the noise will also slightly muffle the sounds of revelry outside.

Another option is to ask your vet. If you have no choice but to leave your fearful pet alone during a fireworks extravaganza, ask your veterinarian for a sedative that you can administer a few hours beforehand. Yes, this should be done only in the most extreme cases, but think about which is better: a mildly buzzed or sleepy pooch or coming home at 2 a.m. and finding a big hole in the window.

got that?

Answer 2

I have a lot of animals and the same problem. I lock the horses in the barn in their stalls, that way they can hear but not see the fireworks. They feel safe in there and there is no danger of them running through a fence or anything. The little dogs, I keep with me. One in particular needs special comfort. The outside dogs get put in the outdoor kennel, that way they don't freak and run off. I check on them and try to comfort them as best I can. I hate new years and fourth of july around here.

Answer 3

I keep my two dogs indoors along with my cat. My cat is not bothered. The older dog starts shaking and stays by my feet wherever I go in the house, until the sound of the fireworks stop. The younger dog is a puppy and doesn't have a clue yet.

Answer 4

Howard and Hazel need to watch the fireworks from inside the house. Or better yet, maybe they don't like fireworks at all. Maybe they'd rather watch "Old Yeller" while you enjoy the fireworks alone.

Answer 5

Keep them inside. Turn on soft music. Maybe offer a box with blankets for cat or dog to hide in. Try to keep them in a room that they enjoy being in that does not have windows, or that is the most quiet room. Also, try to be with them during most of the fireworks.
You can also get a sedative from your vet for both dog and cat if needed.

Answer 6

Give them a treat they like each time a firework goes off. By next year they will salivate at the sound of fireworks.

Answer 7

Happy New Year

Answer 8

u cant you might want to take them out where u do the fireworks everyyear so they wont be that scared anymore.they stillwill be scared but not that much.my dogs r like that to on 4th of july my dog bo got so scared he pooped in his cage.to bad i was at my friends and missed it.

Answer 9

for the time of divali i used to take my canines indoors and shop him occupied - throw a ball around and make optimistic he's attracted to taking part in... my canines used to dive under the mattress each and each time a cracker burst nonetheless... canines' ears are hyper gentle to loud noises...loud crackers may even bring about rupture of the tympanum

Answer 10

I found a great website... http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dogindex.html
i have the same problem and some actually talked about using human meds, like xanax...