Important tips for pet owners during Diwali
There are a few preparation steps you need to take before the day and on the day to make sure your pets are safe when it comes to fireworks.
As the festival of Diwali draws closer it is important for the public to ensure their pets are safe during this period. In light of this, Amanzimtoti SPCA issued safety hints.
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There are a few preparation steps you need to take before the day and on the day to make sure your pets are safe when it comes to fireworks:
- Make sure your pet has visible tags or your contact number on its collar.
- Make sure your pet is micro-chipped.
- You need to stock up on calming medicine. Most medicines like calmezee, which can be bought at the SPCA or local vet, require you to start giving your pets dosages a few days before the day already. For these medications you will need to know the weight of your dog.
- Cats also get scared of fireworks so you can also get calmeeze at your local vet for cats.
- Keep your animals indoors with either the TV or radio on so it can drown out the noise.
- Take your dog for a walk earlier on in the day so this can make them feel more relaxed and tired.
- Make sure your pet drinks water during the evening. Fear makes them pant so make sure they are hydrated.
- Keep treats in hand as a distraction during the evening.
- You can also put an old t-shirt on your pet, as it calms them.
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