- Bonfire Night fireworks can cause severe stress and anxiety for dogs due to their sensitive hearing and fear of unexpected loud noises.
- Common signs of distress in dogs include clinginess, hiding, whining, trembling, increased panting, dilated pupils, and loss of appetite.
- Dogs Trust recommends keeping pets safely indoors before dark, closing curtains, and playing music or the TV to mask the sound of fireworks.
- Owners should prepare a secure indoor safe space or doggy den for their pets and ensure doors, windows, and garden fences are escape-proof.
- Vets can provide long-term support or prescribe last-minute medication to help dogs with a history of severe firework anxiety.
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