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New Year's Eve and Fireworks: How to Protect Cats and Dogs from Stress

Published December 31, 2025, 15:16
New Year's Eve and Fireworks: How to Protect Cats and Dogs from Stress

New Year's Eve, while a joyful occasion for humans, can be a stressful experience for pets due to the loud noises and bright fireworks. Animals have much more sensitive hearing than humans, making fireworks particularly frightening for them. To reduce their anxiety, it is recommended to prepare them before the noise begins, with a good walk or play session to tire them out, an earlier meal to help them relax, and creating a safe space where they can isolate themselves if needed. During the fireworks, it's important to keep pets indoors, limit noise and light, and maintain calmness from the owners. They should not be forced to confront their fear, but rather be provided with a sense of security. Finally, the use of aids such as special collars or medication can be considered in severe cases of anxiety, always with the advice of a veterinarian.