Fireworks and signs of distress
As a pet owner you need to be aware that some pets can get very scared and and distressed, and sometimes its can even result in serious injuries or pets getting lost.
As a pet owner you need to be aware that some pets can get very scared and and distressed, and sometimes its can even result in serious injuries or pets getting lost. There are have been so many cases where pets have been involved in traffic accidents after being spooked by fireworks and running away into the road.
Here are a few signs of distress which you as an owner should recognise:
Dogs
- Pacing
- Panting
- Trembling
- Hiding/remaining close to you
- Excessive salivation/drooling
- Destructiveness
- Excessive vocalization
- Self-inflicted trauma
- High heart rate
Cats
- Cowering and hiding behind or on top of furniture.
- Trying to run away.
- Soiling the house
- Refusing to eat
Rabbits
- Stamping hind feet
- Staying motionless
- Trying to escape
As a pet owner you need to be aware that some pets can get very scared and and distressed, and sometimes its can even result in serious injuries or pets getting lost. There are have been so many cases where pets have been involved in traffic accidents after being spooked by fireworks and running away into the road.
Here are a few signs of distress which you as an owner should recognise:
Dogs
- Pacing
- Panting
- Trembling
- Hiding/remaining close to you
- Excessive salivation/drooling
- Destructiveness
- Excessive vocalization
- Self-inflicted trauma
- High heart rate
Cats
- Cowering and hiding behind or on top of furniture.
- Trying to run away.
- Soiling the house
- Refusing to eat
Rabbits
- Stamping hind feet
- Staying motionless
- Trying to escape
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This article is general pet advice, not veterinary or legal advice. If your pet is unwell, speak to a vet.
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