A little snow, a chilly weekend and blooming fireworks! ⛄
Evening Everyone.
Hope everyone is well. We woke up yesterday to a light covering of snow and it was still actually snowing. It was also really, really cold. The first time this year that I've actually worn a fleece under my jacket and also had to wear a hat, scarf and gloves. I can't ever remember it snowing in October before? Yet again the seasons seem to be all over the place.
I don't know if any of you have pets? We have a 10 year old mad Cocker Spaniel. A mad Cocker Spaniel who is absolutely terrified of fireworks. We have tried absolutely everything to help him but nothing works.
We had him firework trained as a puppy, we have tried ear defenders that he rips off, a weighted blanked, we have bought plug ins and sprays from our vet all to no avail. We asked the vet about some sort of medication to calm him down but were told that they won't do that because tests have shown that the dogs can still hear the fireworks and are still terrified but showing no outward signs.
After sitting in the house with the television blaring out and all the curtains drawn, putting him in the car and driving out to the middle of nowhere and sitting with the radio on and a flask, we have resorted to taking him to our local pub which has no houses around it and so no fireworks. In theory this should be ok. I will drive so that we haven't got to walk him in case any fireworks go off on route.
The things we have to do as pet lovers!
I wouldn't mind if it was only one night be we seem to have them going off for weeks. I know I sound like a real killjoy and admit that before we had our dog I wouldn't of realised that pets could get so distraught.
Do you have any pets? Are they afraid of fireworks?
Take Care
Jules x
I will try to read all comments and reply. Please be polite and kind. Thanks :)
Don’t know yet, this is our first year.
ReplyDeleteWow. Snow in October does seem unusual.
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Im fed up with the fireworks as well.They have been going off for the last few weeks where I live and my cats hate them.Why cant they just have advertised organised displays?We get them at all hours here,lunchtime included.Last year even 7am in the morning!.Im sick of it,like most animal lovers,who have to watch their pets go through it for at least 2 to 3 months every bloody year.It makes me so angry!xx
ReplyDeleteWe had fireworks nearby on Saturday and it really upsets the little yorkie for hours. Have you tried a scarf wrap? You can buy special "tight" coats for dogs that are supposed to calm anxiety. A friend has one for her dog and it apparently works quite well. If you " google" scarf wraps for scared dogs.....you will find how to do it ( with a much cheaper scarf than the coat !! ). I might try it at the weekend for Gemma.
ReplyDeletePoor little thing....you are a good pet mama.
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