{"id":3550,"date":"2023-12-07T16:22:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3550"},"modified":"2024-03-11T10:27:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:27:46","slug":"coping-with-pet-anxiety-during-holiday-fireworks-and-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/coping-with-pet-anxiety-during-holiday-fireworks-and-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with Pet Anxiety During Holiday Fireworks and Noise"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ringing in the holidays with festive gatherings and fireworks are fun traditions for people, but loud noises, unfamiliar voices, and hectic atmospheres can trigger anxiety<\/a> in some of our animal friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This holiday season, consider that the pets in your household may prefer some peace and quiet amid the hustle and bustle. And while we can\u2019t protect our pets from every loud sound, there are plenty of ways to help ease holiday pet anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for tips from our caring team<\/a> at Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a> for soothing noise sensitivity in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s No Place Like Home for the Holidays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s natural to want to share the holiday fun with your faithful four-legged companion, but when making plans to attend celebrations, the safest, least stressful place for your pet is at home. If you\u2019re planning a lengthy absence, consider hiring a pet sitter or asking a trusted friend or family member to stay at home with your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Your Pet the Gift of Solitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your home is party central, create a quiet room for your pet as far away as possible from the common areas. Keep the door and curtains closed, leave a light on, and play soft music or use a white noise machine. Be sure your pet has access to food, water, a litter box (if needed), a comfy bed, and toys. Have your pet microchipped<\/a> as an added measure of safety in case your pet escapes through an open door or window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing Pets to Strangers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got a pet who likes to be the life of the party? It\u2019s still important to take things slowly when introducing pets to strangers. Keep your pet in a quiet room until everyone has arrived and settled in. With your dog on a leash<\/a>, follow his cues and allow him to roam at his own pace. Reward him with treats for good behavior. When you sense that he\u2019s feeling overstimulated, walk him back to his quiet room and reward him with another treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easing Noise Sensitivity in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Besides preparing a quiet room, here are other measures you can have in place ahead of time to help curb holiday pet anxiety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n