Important New Years Message for Pet Owners

Comrade_
Comrade_: The fireworks may affect your pets.

Practice Safety:

-Keep pets home It may be tempting to bring along your dog(s) so everyone can enjoy the fun, but the loud noises aren't usually fun for pets. Plus, there are many other hazards - fire, food (dietary indiscretion), getting lost in the confusion, etc. that make staying home in a comfortable safe environment a good choice.

-Keep pets indoors if possible It is advisable to close the curtains and turn on the TV or radio to provide some distraction. Calming or classical music are better than some TV or radio noise choices.

-Use a leash or carrier If you must be outside with your pet, keep the pet on a leash or in carrier at all times.

-Practice fire safety Keep pet away from matches, lighter fuel, open fires, and fireworks -especially ones that are lighted on the ground. Pets may try to sniff (or eat) fireworks, and pet hair can easily catch fire if too close to the fireworks.

-Take pet for a walk first If possible, make sure that you pet has time to "use the restroom" before the fireworks start.

-Make sure pet ID is current Make sure that your pet has proper identification tags, with current information, in case s/he gets away. This will help the local authorities (who are quite busy this time of year handling frightened runaways).

tips taken from: http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/diseasesall/a/petsfireworks.html

(Cat owners should also keep their cats indoors. Rabbits and other caged animals should be safely secured in a garage or outbuilding away from the sight and sound of fireworks. As an alternative, the cage can be covered with thick fabric to muffle the sound, making sure there is sufficient ventilation.)
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Serabi
Serabi: What good advice! We keep our dogs and cats so closed up in the house, they can't go anywhere.
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Comrade_
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Goodl
I let my 2 pups stay at my mom's place, since I wasn't home. All went well, it was their first New Years.
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Hyenablood
Hyenablood: as a note on rabbits, loud noises can literly scare a rabbit to death, they'll have a heart attack because a sudden loud noise, be aware of this and take steps to shield your bunny from any frightning noises.
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