22/10/2025
With many fireworks being set off already, the British Veterinary Association - BVA has some good advice for our furry companions
🎆🎇 Top tips to keep animals safe in season 🎆🎇
💬 Talk to your vet to discuss treatment options for fireworks-induced stress. This may include drugs to help dogs with noise phobias or pheromone products to apply next to your pets’ den and around the house to keep them calm.
🧸 Create a well-padded den for your pet to access ahead of fireworks season so they have a safe place to hide when fireworks start.
🧑💻 Ensure your pet is microchipped and your details are up to date on the database, in case it runs away from home.
🏠 Move small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs to a quiet place indoors.
🪟 Close windows and curtains and provide background noise to help mask the fireworks.
🙂 If your pet is distressed, remain calm yourself. Restlessness or toileting in the house can be signs of stress, so don’t punish them.
🐄 Keep livestock housed at times when fireworks are likely to be set off locally and remove any firework debris from grazing pasture before letting them out.
🐴 Horses may be better turned out in a field than stabled, as in a stable they may feel enclosed and unable to move. Owners should consult a qualified equine behaviourist if they have significant concerns about their horse’s response to fireworks.
🎇 If you’re hosting a fireworks display, avoid setting them off near horses, livestock or companion animals. Dispose of any debris and remnants of fireworks responsibly.
🔥 Before lighting a bonfire, remember to check for any wild animals that may be hiding in it.
Read our article in the comments for more info on keeping your pets safe 👇
