Amidst the festivities of Diwali, let’s remember our furry companions on the streets. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of safeguarding street pets during the celebration. From the hazards of fireworks to simple acts of compassion, discover how we can make a difference and ensure a brighter, safer Diwali for our four-legged friends.

During this year’s Diwali celebrations, your pet and strays may be shaking, jerking, and barking more than usual. Unfortunately, of all Indian celebrations, people tend to overlook the various behaviors of their pets and other nearby animals. The fact that dogs and cats can hear human sounds doesn’t make them susceptible to a variety of anxiety, fear, and health problems. Humans call these sounds “festive” and “joyful”. So what seems strong to us is stronger and more intolerable to animals. Dogs are also sensitive to vibrations caused by loud noises. Therefore, more caution is required. The best technique to protect dogs from problems.

Ensure that your dog is properly socialized as a puppy by exposing them to a variety of sounds and experiences, all of which should be positive. This will help avoid the problem altogether. Some dogs will still be concerned about fireworks, so their owners must ensure that they take all reasonable steps to make sure their dog feels safe when the fireworks are set off. With Diwali fast approaching, there is not much time left to deal with issues related to pyrophobia as therapy programs take a lot of time and patience and can take months. There are many things you can do to reduce your dog’s anxiety and help them deal with the sound of fireworks. Dr Kallahalli Umesh, Director of Science Communications for Waltham, South Asia, Mars India, said Diwali is a critical time when our pets can become confused due to environmental changes in acoustics. Bar and light. Our pets need our help to overcome their fears and adapt to these changes.

Keep your dog and cat inside when fireworks are being set off by taking them for a good walk throughout the day before they are set off.

Keep windows closed and curtains drawn to block out fireworks sounds and flashes. Turn up the volume on the TV or radio to help block out fireworks sounds.

Keep your dog and cat occupied by playing with them or giving them treats. Never take them for a walk or leave them outside when fireworks are going off.

If your dog or cat is acting frightened, do not reassure them since this could only perpetuate the behavior.

Reward your pet when they are calm and not showing signs of fear by acting normally, as if there is absolutely nothing to be scared of.

• If your pet is very sensitive to noise, gradually accustom him to wearing cotton in his ears.
• Never scold your pet in any way for being fearful.
• Give your pet an appropriate safe place where he can hide.
• Some people push their pets into being near frightful sounds. Don’t do that because it will simply make your pet more frightened. The animal will act aggressively in an effort to get away.

Take care of Strays too!

Not everyone has a great time on Diwali. For the thousands of stray dogs on the streets of India, it’s nothing short of apocalypse. The atrocities to which children and boys are subjected for their own “enjoyment” leave them with burns, severe injuries, and sometimes even maiming. Follow these tips to protect strays around you.

• Do not tease by tying cookies to their tails. If you see someone doing this please stop.
• Do not let someone throw lit crackers at you.
• Whoever is trying to light the cookies first should persuade or use gentle words to get the stray animals to leave safely. Frightened and overwhelmed with fear, they may stray into traffic and get hurt. • If you see an injured animal nearby or on the road, notify your local government or relevant authorities.
• Help street animals enter your yard or garage and give them food and water.
• Volunteer at a stray animal shelter and help animals in an emergency.
• Place crackers in a central, confined area to help limit or keep animals away from the area during fireworks.

If you see an injured animal nearby or on the road, please notify your local authorities.

• Help street animals enter your yard or garage and give them food and water.
• Volunteer at a stray animal shelter and help animals in an emergency.
• Place crackers in a central, confined area to help limit or keep animals away from the area during fireworks.

Light up Diwali with love and compassion, not throwing bombs on pets. Let’s celebrate by caring for street dogs and spreading joy, not noise.