UK Dog Pet Insurance

An article came out in the UK dog and pet insurance review about fireworks. It turns out that domestic pets, farm animals and wildlife can all suffer as a result of the noise created by loud fireworks. Here we look at how you can care for your own pet this fireworks season and what can be done to minimize suffering for other animals in the future.

Cats

• Keep your cat indoors.
• Close all windows and curtains and switch on music or the television to drown out the noise.
• Leave your cat to take refuge in a corner if it wishes. Do not try to tempt it out as this could cause more stress.
• Make sure your cat is microchipped to ensure it can be returned to you if it escapes and becomes lost.

Dogs

• Exercise your dog during the day.
• Never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off.
• As with cats, keep your dog indoors, close the curtains and play music to drown out the noise.
• Let your dog hide if it wants to take refuge under furniture or in a corner.
• Make sure your dog is wearing a collar and tag and is microchipped in case it bolts and becomes lost.

Small animals - such as rabbits and guinea pigs - living outside should not be forgotten. They can also become very stressed from loud noise. Bring small animals indoors or into an outhouse or garden shed to give them extra protection. Horses often bolt from firework noise and become injured. Always make sure horses, ponies and donkeys are stabled while fireworks are being let off. Make sure fireworks are not in view by closing the stable door. The UK dog and pet insurance review said that we should always clear up after a fireworks party - litter is hazardous to domestic and wild animals and that we should never let off fireworks near animals.