Loud noises and raucous celebrations can bring dogs and cats lots of anxiety -- that stress can last long after the incident and create behavioral problems in the future. Here, Thundershirt presents ways to keep your pet calm during celebrations.
1) Create a safe place for your pet to go during a party; this may be a crate or separate room with something familiar like a favorite blanket, toy or bed.
2) Be mindful of noisemakers and decorations in your pet’s reach. Many of these resemble some of your pet’s favorite toys, but if ingested can be extremely harmful.
3) Do not bring your pet to any firework or parade-like festivities; sticking to their normal routine as much as possible will be best.
4) The day of the festivities, take your pet out to get plenty of activity and exercise, this will help them stay calmer once the festivities begin.
5) Don’t forget ID’s! Make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip is key.
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