En Sanavet They want to take advantage of the approaching local festivals of many cities, to warn that there are many dogs and cats that are afraid of firecrackers. Therefore, in Sanavet give you some advice to help them not to have such a bad time.
You must create a safe area and it should be located in the quietest part of the house, in addition to being small and dark. Once chosen the place, they advise to build a cardboard box, carrier or cage, can also serve a table or a bed. Inside the shelter we will place your usual bed. To achieve better sound insulation we will close windows and curtains, lower the blinds and place blankets on top of the shelter. We can also put rhythmic music at low volume or turn on the television.
You have to get used to the area in advance, so a few days before the firecrackers start we will encourage our pet to use the safe area by placing their favorite bed, toys, food, etc. And we will do all the activities you like in that area (playing, caressing, letting you look at them or an interactive toy with chuches inside, etc). We will also reward you when we see you there.
The safe area should always be available and must be easily accessible to our pet can come and go as you please.
In the safe area we can place a pheromone diffuser that contains an analogue of the canine appeasement pheromone that is secreted by lactating females whose function is to provide tranquility and safety. If you already have your chosen area we can simply make it more comfortable with the tips we have discussed above.
We do not bother when it will be in the safe zone and try to get where they hide, nor will we prevent hide.
In addition, we will try to choose the quietest hours and places to go for a walk. If you do not want to go out on the street, it's best not to force him. And do not let go in case you throw a firecracker and run away. Take a long walk to exercise and help you to be more relaxed.
If possible do not leave your pet alone at home, nor leave it outside in the garden or on the terrace as there is a risk of escape.
If we are with our pet we will act with tranquility and we will not give importance to the noise. Do not pet or comfort the dog if it comes to you by showing clear signs of fear, such as groans or tremors. However, do not ignore it completely, as this would increase your stress even more. Allow him to come to you and feel protected, but do not pay attention to his manifestations of fear.
Before the event begins we can take it to the safe zone and distract him playing or giving an interactive toy with food inside.
Never punish him, even if he barks or gets nervous. You will only make the problem worse. Do not expose the firecrackers to fear, that will only make the problem worse.
We can use (always under veterinary supervision) pheromones, nutraceuticals and drugs in severe cases. You must be careful because not all are useful drugs even some contraindicated ( "calm" pills) because these drugs the animal is still conscious and therefore perceives the stimulus that causes fear but because of muscle relaxation produced the animal can not move so you can make the phobia worse over time.
From Sanavet remember that this procedure is not a treatment only, it is an aid to not have a bad time. If you want your dog to overcome his fears go to a veterinarian specializing in behavioral medicine (veterinary ethologist) to raise a protocol for behavior modification.
And for more information do not hesitate to get in touch with them on the 634924293 phone.
Sandra Nave Tormos - Veterinary and Clinical Ethologist
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