An animal charity has called on members of the public to think of pets this Bonfire Night. Although Bonfire Night is a source of fun for many, it can be a tough time for pet owners, who may be using all of the dog supplies at their disposal to keep their animals calm. The Scottish SPCA has called on people who own animals to take extra care on November 5th 2010 and offered tips on how to distract dogs and cats.
Televisions and radios should be left on during firework displays, as feline and canine hearing can be up to three times as sensitive as humans'. Chief superintendant at the charity Mike Flynn also called on the government to change the laws about when fireworks can be sold.
"Because the current legislation is so relaxed, fireworks can and are being set off on any given day and for weeks and months on end rather than being limited to the major festival periods," he commented. According to the RSPCA, it is also a good idea for dog owners to alter their walking routines during firework seasons to ensure animals are indoors when bangers are likely to be going off.
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