I would normal like firework, But for some reason in my area people must think Firework nite is this evening, feeling unwell and having my poor dog stressed out just doesn't go........
I don't know where everyone get the money to burn these days...
Just thought i would have a moan.
Hoping i can here the Xfactor MichelleXxx
Turn the tele up shirl !!!!!!!! Xfactors on woohoo !!!!!! Sorry your not feeling too good :(((( lots of love xxxx
I wish fireworks were banned for sale to the general public, so
many accidents and cruelty occur this time of year.
Some tips to help pets.
Outside pets should be moved in or at least covered up.
If a dog is panting and stressing out turn up the radio and
put a fan on the floor, it will help cool him down. You may need
a cardi! draw curtains.
I give mine Anxiety drops, in a dessertspoon of water straight down,
rescue remedy is OK too.
Try to avoid fussing and comforting the dog, it makes it worse, you get
worked up and pass it on to the dog.
remember to walk before dark and keep dogs on lead this time of year,
so many get lost due to sudden bangs scaring them.
Our council allow shops to open just selling fireworks, the local youth
come out with bagfulls, money up in smoke, wicked.
I love fireworks, we were at a controlled council event over the river with the fireworks reflecting in the water and it was beautiful. I didn't really think about the poor animals though, with only having a bunny that isn't too bothered about noise. That sounds horrid for them. axx
i hate the awful things - i hate seeing animals petrified of the noise.
those huge ones should be banned to the public and only allowed at public displays but i still wouldn't go to them because i hate the meaning of bonfire night too - celebrating burning a man alive on a fire is horrific and all those poor hedgehogs getting burned alive who've tried to hibernate on a bonfire is just too heartbreaking.
fireworks are ok, but for new year maybe, and then only public displays.
people have money to waste on the stupidist of things and those of us who are scrapping the pennys together are forking out for vet bills for our terrorized pets!
please keep your rabbit indoors Allanah (if its an outdoor bun) - there was a rabbit on my estate killed when some lowlife threw a firework at its hutch - even if you dont think is scared, it's not worth risking it's life.
If people must have fireworks then it should be restricted to Organised displays well away from houses. Personally i would ban them, my poor dog hates them and a lot of people too for that matter.
I have hated them ever since childhood when someone let off a 'jumping jack' and everywhere I went it followed. I always shut the cat flap off, draw the curtains and switch the telly on loud and both my cat and I sit and commiserate with each other. My hubby and daughter love them and go to organised firework displays.
All quite so far tonite, lets hope i haven't spoke to soon..........
I used to have two cats, they just used to run under my bed. I will defo try the tablets next time and see how they go Xxx
Hi Shirl
I don't normally comment on the 'non-RA' posts, as try not to stick my nose in unless there's an RA query that I can help with, but I used to have a dog who was terrified of fireworks, so thought I might be able to help a little.
The tranquilizer tablets we gave our dog did help, but he was so drowsy on them and looked so bad on them that we felt really awful having to do that. I don't know if it's the same for you, but I comforted and cuddled my dog and apparently that's the wrong thing to do, as you are telling them that you agree that they should be afraid, so you are better off distracting them and trying to not make a fuss. Not easy by any means! In the end the only thing that helped was that when he got older he started to lose his hearing, so wasn't bothered by them anymore!
Not sure if you've ever watched 'The Dog Whisperer' but I find he often makes a lot of sense, so thought you might find this link helpful:
cesarsway.com/tips/seasonal...
Obviously taking your dog for a 2 hour walk would be a big problem for a lot of people with RA (but perhaps someone else could walk the dog for you), and easier to plan on nights when you're expecting the fireworks, but it might have some useful tips for some of you on here, so I thought I'd share.
We've been a lot calmer with our current dog when there are fireworks and not drawn any attention to them, and she's calm enough that we can actually walk her when they are going off! I'm sure that's as much down to her temperament as our training, but I've found that it helps.
Hope your dog's okay now and that the fireworks have stopped for the year!
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