Cat code

Keep your cat indoors. Close all windows and curtains and
switch on music or the television to drown out the noise. Leave your cat to take refuge in a corner if it wishes. Do not try to tempt it out as this could cause more stress. Make sure your cat is microchipped to ensure it can be returned to you if it escapes and becomes lost.

Doggy do's and don'ts

Exercise your dog during the day.Never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off. As with cats, keep your dog indoors, close the curtains and play music to drown out the noise. Make sure your dog is wearing a collar and tag and is microchipped in case it bolts and becomes lost. To further minimise distress, ask your vet about the Dog Appeasing Pheromone(DAP). DAP is a simple plug-in diffuser which releases a calming chemical similar to that produced by a bitch to reassure puppies. If your dog is particularly prone to becoming very distressed, discuss sedatives with your vet.

Small creature comforts

Small animals living outside should not be forgotten. They can also become stressed from loud noise. Bring small animals indoors or into an outhouse or garden shed to give them extra protection