It’s very close to New Year’s Eve. While on the one hand it will be a moment of joy and celebration, the same cannot be said for many domestic and wild animals. For them the New Year’s Eve it becomes a traumatic experience, given that bangs and fireworks are punctually fired, which also contribute to increasing pollution levels.
Every year December 31st turns into a massacre: hundreds of birds, but also dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets die of a broken heart or are stunned by the deafening noises, while others run away disoriented and scared.
Anyone who has a furry friend at home knows well what we are talking about, given that the municipal ordinances banning firecrackers and pyrotechnics are few and in too many cases are not respected at all. But what can we do, then, to adequately protect our four-legged friends on New Year’s Eve? Veterinarian Anna Chiara Peluso explains it to us, providing us with a decalogue to keep in mind.
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Tips for tackling New Year’s Eve safely with our four-legged friends
Here’s what we should never do on New Year’s Eve:
The actions suggested by Dr. Peluso are instead:
