00:00If some people are already complaining about the sound of gunshots,
00:03how come some animals are four times more sensitive to the sound of gunshots?
00:08That's why some animal lovers have a call.
00:12Vaughn Aquino was shot.
00:19To show the call to stop the gunshots in celebrating the new year,
00:24the Philippine Animal Welfare Society, Eko Waste Koalisyon,
00:29Fur Parents, Fur Babies, and Volunteers stood by.
00:32According to an environmental specialist,
00:34the different colors of fireworks are due to chemicals and heavy metals
00:39that have a negative effect on human health and nature.
00:42The green, blue, purple, it includes cadmium which is also an irritant
00:48but in the long term can cause cancer, liver, and kidney problems.
00:52And this perchlorate is a persistent organic pollutant.
00:58It means that even after the smokes have dissipated,
01:03these perchlorates can stay in the environment even for years.
01:08According to a veterinarian,
01:10the strong sound of gunshots can cause psychological stress
01:14for example to dogs and cats
01:16that have a sound that is four times more sensitive than humans.
01:20It can cause a lot of damage.
01:23It's okay if it comes back but there are cases
01:27where their hearing is damaged.
01:29Stress for animals can also cause pain for them.
01:33What's common for our dogs is that they have blood parasites.
01:36They just wait for the dog to be stressed
01:39to attack the body of the dogs.
01:42Second is viral infection.
01:44Like flu-like viruses, once our dog is stressed,
01:47it becomes opportunistic.
01:49Dogs can also die if they are exposed to smoke from gunshots.
01:54Put your dog inside the house.
01:58This is the most humane way that you can offer to your pet.
02:05They can also be put inside the car
02:07to reduce the noise they hear as long as they have company.
02:11They can also put an anxiety wrap
02:14that will serve as a cover for them.
02:17So I'm using an elastic band.
02:19It has to go across the chest.
02:24There.
02:25And then it has to go around.
02:28It has to be tight to produce the effect that you want.
02:33But it shouldn't be too tight at the bottom.
02:36When fur babies are scared or are quiet during gunshots,
02:40they can be comforted by hugging and stroking
02:44to calm them down.
02:46They can also be given toys or treats to play with.
02:49Before, I only knew that during New Year's,
02:53we would hide the dogs in the bathroom.
02:56But now, I've learned a lot.
02:58When they are stressed, they vomit.
03:02When they hear noises, they get nervous.
03:05That's what I experienced with Sasha before.
03:07Yes, so you really have to take care of them.
03:14Because if not, they might get sick.
03:17Just like humans, animals also have feelings.
03:19That's why proper care for them
03:22should not be forgotten in the midst of happiness
03:25in celebrating the new year.
03:27For GMA Integrated News,
03:29Vonna Kino for Tutok, 24 Hours.
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