Many pet owners find their furry friends quite distressed during Independence Day (and New Year's Eve) festivities, and for good reason. Those fireworks are complete mysteries to pets, who only know they are hearing noises that sound loud and scary. Just think if you didn't know what they were: would you still like them? No, you'd think that the country was at war or something!
Enter these videos narrated with the soothing voice of David Tennant. They are meant to provide a calming effect for your pets if they are stressed during fireworks. Unfortunately they're not going to do squat for chickens (I've had chickens begin molting due to the effects of fireworks) but they were created to help cats and dogs feel better.
Some other ideas include...
Close curtains, windows, blinds, etc. Minimize the effects of the noise and sight of the fireworks as much as possible.
Keep your pets indoors. This should be a given but some people may not realize it.
Make sure your pets have their collars and ID tags on just in case they do get out and lost in the confusion. Startled pets may behave unpredictably.
What do you do to soothe your pets during fireworks season?
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