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Why are dogs scared of fireworks?

Most people really enjoy fireworks. The colourful displays have a magical quality and those loud bangs create a sense of excitement. But most dogs don’t react well to aerial pyrotechnics and some are simply terrified by them. It is estimated that 40% of dogs are scared by fireworks to some degree. More canine runaways occur on nights when there are fireworks than at any other time and that means that displays are important issues which shouldn’t be ignored. But why are dogs so scared of fireworks?

4 Ways to protect your dog from a heatstroke

We are all excited by the coming of the summer months as it means that we (should hopefully!) get some sunnier and warmer weather! But, with that said, the rising of the temperature over the summer does also mean that we need to make sure that we are taking extra care for our pets. Heatstroke can be a very serious and nasty situation for your dog if it arises, but have no fear! There are some simply and effective steps that you can follow to ensure that your lovely canine friend stays happy and healthy through the hotter months.

How to prepare your pet as you return to work

As countries across the world ease off their lockdown regulations, it will become increasingly important for you to prepare your pets for when you go back to work. One of the silver lining situations of the quarantine period has been that pets and pet owners have been able to spend much more time with each other. But, because this has been the case, it will now be worth thinking about how to support your pet through the shift that might occur as you begin to go back to work away from home.

Looking after you pet during the coronavirus pandemic

With the outbreak of Covid-19, we are all making sure that we know what we need to do to stay safe and to help protect the safety of our friends, family and neighbours. But what do we need to do for our pets? As pet owners, we always want to do what is best for our loving little friends, whether we have cats, dogs, or other animals. In these times, with various new concerns running through our heads, this is perhaps even more the case than usual. So, in case you are getting worried about the health and happiness of your pet in these strange times, this is just a quick overview of how best to look after them in this pandemic period.

Coronavirus and Pets

The new form of coronavirus, labelled Covid-19, began to spread in the seafood markets in the city of Wuhan in China. Although it spread from those dealing with and eating animals, it is in its current stage only affecting humans. A viral condition, it causes coughing, general breathing difficulty, and high temperatures. Those who have died from contracting the virus have often suffered from pneumonia, and in rare cases the virus has led to complications concluding in organ failure.
This is clearly a very serious state of affairs, but, as with anything that becomes of such critical stakes, one of the most important thing is to seek out all the official information possible, and to be open at all times to receive official communication on the events as they develop. As a pet owner, you may well be wondering if animals are at risk from Covid-19, and the good news is that there is currently no evidence that animals can suffer from the virus.