How do I calm down my dog who is scared of fireworks? How to keep your pet calm this New Year's Eve

By Abi Whistance
Published 29th Dec 2021, 13:35 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2021, 13:36 BST
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As Brits across the UK look forward to busy New Year’s Eve celebrations, many pet owners may find themselves more stressed than excited by the prospect.

Vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take preventive action – especially those who took on a pet during the pandemic – in a bid to reduce the extreme distress and suffering that fireworks can cause for many of our four-legged friends.

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Pets' enhanced senses mean they can find the loud noises and bright flashes from fireworks overwhelming, which can lead to severe anxiety and trauma.

Pets' enhanced senses mean they can find the loud noises and bright flashes from fireworks overwhelming.Pets' enhanced senses mean they can find the loud noises and bright flashes from fireworks overwhelming.
Pets' enhanced senses mean they can find the loud noises and bright flashes from fireworks overwhelming.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said:

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“The firework season may be an especially difficult time for pups who were raised during lockdown – our 2021 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report* shows that 15 per cent of UK dogs (139,000) obtained during the pandemic are showing signs of fear.