How to Look After Pets During Fireworks

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Know when and where fireworks will be happening.. Expose your pet to loud noises and firework sounds gradually.. Turn the lights on and try to insulate the house as best you can.

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Know when and where fireworks will be happening.

Step 1

Know when and where fireworks will be happening.

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Expose your pet to loud noises and firework sounds gradually.

Step 2

Expose your pet to loud noises and firework sounds gradually.

3

Turn the lights on and try to insulate the house as best you can.

Step 3

Turn the lights on and try to insulate the house as best you can.

4

Provide a hiding place for your pets.

Step 4

Provide a hiding place for your pets.

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Find a central room away from windows to contain your pets.

Step 5

Find a central room away from windows to contain your pets.

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Try using pheromones to reassure and comfort your pets.

Step 6

Try using pheromones to reassure and comfort your pets.

7

Consider veterinary sedation for large animals or easily scared animals.

Step 7

Consider veterinary sedation for large animals or easily scared animals.

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Make the rooms your pets will be confined in feel familiar.

Step 8

Make the rooms your pets will be confined in feel familiar.

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Provide food and water for your pet.

Step 9

Provide food and water for your pet.

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Move your pet to the prepared room.

Step 10

Move your pet to the prepared room.

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Prepare yourself mentally and try to relax.

Step 11

Prepare yourself mentally and try to relax.

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Stay with your pet, or at least check on it regularly.

Step 12

Stay with your pet, or at least check on it regularly.

13

Consider using lavender plants or spray for a calming scent.

Step 13

Consider using lavender plants or spray for a calming scent.

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Reassure your pet and make the home normal again.

Step 14

Reassure your pet and make the home normal again.

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Do a yard sweep before letting your pets back outside.

Step 15

Do a yard sweep before letting your pets back outside.

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Check for signs of stress in your pet.

Step 16

Check for signs of stress in your pet.

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Make your pet feel at home again and give it lots of attention.

Step 17

Make your pet feel at home again and give it lots of attention.

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