In a few days, we'll be ushering in the new year with some fireworks displays, lots of noise, and good ol' merriment with family and friends. Except for our pets, who will probably be searching for shelter or some place insulated from all the hubbub.
Any pet owners know how sensitive dogs and cats can be to loud sounds like thunder or fireworks, and it causes them a lot of stress and anxiety. But there are ways to help our pets cope with the commotion.
Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist and canine consultant, suggests five ways to bring some comfort to pets during fireworks displays.
These ways include shielding the pets from the noise, distracting them by bringing their attention to other things, using medication, or training them to become used to loud noises.
I think it would be best to try and shut out the sound by keeping your pet inside the room and drowning out the noise outside with some other sounds like music or TV.
If possible, sound-proofing might be a great idea, not only for the pet, but also if you are thinking of doing some music or streaming projects, having a soundproof room can be useful. An anxiety vest and some noise-cancelling ear muffs might be useful too.
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