00:01fireworks are incredibly distressing because they're sudden unexpected loud and totally
00:07unpredictable all of those contribute to some quite severe psychological distress
00:12for the pets in our households for many of us fireworks are part of the excitement of this
00:17time of year but for some animals those sudden loud bangs can be overwhelming leaving them
00:22frightened in their own homes and it's not just the noise itself but the unpredictability of it
00:27that can make the experience so stressful now new research suggests the impact on pets is leading
00:32more owners to question whether there could be a better way to put on a display some dogs will
00:38show excessive panting or pacing some might shake visibly some might seek hiding spaces so i'd really
00:45encourage any owner just to be keep a keen eye on how their pets behaving and look out for anything
00:50that is particularly uncharacteristic in their behavior when fireworks are going off the signs
00:57of fear aren't always obvious some pets might bark or pace around while others hide away tremble or try
01:02to escape with fireworks often going off over several nights that anxiety can be difficult for
01:07owners to manage so what should people be looking out for and what can they do at home to help
01:12their
01:12animals feel safe start with doing your walks in the day in the light avoid dark periods of um especially
01:21as we head into evening because that's when fireworks are most likely provide enrichment
01:26activities chew toys kongs things like that the dog can have a really nice uh experience with that can
01:33take away from the emphasis of what's going on outside of the house radios and tvs are a good option
01:38as well using noise to help filter out the background noise outside of the home and the suddenness of the
01:43bangs that are that are happening outside um set up a denning area a knife safe space that um they
01:51can
01:52settle in if that is what your pet prefers um and also reassure them sometimes all our animals need
02:00is just a bit of love in those moments a stroke comfort can really settle and stabilize emotions in
02:08those times of of distress for some pets the distress caused by fireworks can be more than a
02:13passing reaction they may struggle to settle become unusually withdrawn or remain frightened long
02:18after the noise has stopped owners naturally want to reassure their pets but it's important to know
02:23how best to respond particularly if the fear is severe there are steps people can take to reduce the
02:29stress and signs that extra support may be needed sticking to routine helps a lot doing things that are
02:36familiar to your pet can really establish safety and consistency with what other days in the week might
02:44look like when fireworks aren't happening keeping nice and calm yourself offering the reassurance to
02:51your dog that they might need some dogs really enjoy comfort and they may seek you out so provide that
02:56some dogs may seek distance and to get away from the thing that they are worried of and so providing
03:02the opportunity to move away to other areas of the house that they might find more comfort in imagining
03:08the front of the house versus the back of the house if if the fireworks at one end versus the
03:13other
03:13that you can identify um those can all be little steps that can have really disproportionate benefits
03:19in terms of the dogs or the pets experience on the night blue cross research found that six in
03:24ten pet owners said the distress caused to animals outweighs the enjoyment traditional displays provide
03:29one more than half would be happy to see them disappear altogether those figures suggest there's
03:35an appetite for change among the people surveyed but what might that mean for a tradition enjoyed by
03:39many others and could there be a compromise we're a pet loving nation pets play a huge role in our
03:46families and as you said the stats don't lie in that respect over half of the people that we asked
03:53said
03:53that they would be happy to swap out traditional fireworks for other more welfare friendly alternatives
03:59and it speaks volumes to the care that we have for the pets that are in our homes sharing our
04:06lives
04:06with us one alternative attracting interest is the drone light show instead of explosives
04:12synchronized drones use lights and carefully choreographed movements to create patterns and
04:17pictures in the night sky blue cross's research found nearly six in ten pet owners would choose a drone
04:23display they offer a way to keep the visual spectacle without the explosive bangs although the question
04:28remains whether they could become a more common feature of public celebrations so if anyone is
04:33looking for more information on how to support their pets through fireworks season i would really
04:38encourage anyone to look at our website bluecross.org.uk there are some great articles on fireworks
04:45and the impact they can have on our pets traditional fireworks are still a familiar part of celebrations
04:51throughout the year but there's no single solution that will suit every community or every animal
04:56but with so many owners reporting that their pets struggle with the noise the debate over quieter
05:01alternatives is unlikely to disappear for those who want to enjoy a display without putting frightened
05:06animals under the same strain drone shows could offer another way to light up the sky
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