We have reached that time of year again where some of our pets can show an increased level of anxiety. With Halloween and bonfire night drawing close there can be lots of bright lights, loud noises and daunting new sights for them. This of course is then closely followed by  Christmas festivities and New Years celebrations which too can be a source of anxiety to them.

Signs of anxiety or noise phobia differ between each individual and can vary from vocalisation, hiding and excessive salivation to obsessive/compulsive pacing or destructive behaviour.

There are lots of things we can do at home to try and help our pets feel less scared and we recommend that owners explore these options ahead of time. This way we can make sure that an appropriate plan is put into place for your pet in time for the perceived stressful events.

Please click on this link to learn about how you can help your pet. The information was originally written for the firework season but this general approach can be used for other noisy and anxiety inducing events as mentioned above. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 01606 880 890