Diwali can be a stressful time for your furry babies at home and those on the streets because of the loud noises and flashing lights. “To keep them calm and comfortable here are things that we can do and avoid doing,” says Karan Gupta, founder of Goofy Tails, a nutrition-focussed pet product company. This year, let’s celebrate responsibly keeping our four-legged companions in mind. Here is what we can do-
What to do:
What not to do:
If you want to give them the best of the comforts on the festive days, invest in some accessories and oils to keep them calm and relaxed.
Ear muffs
Loud noises during the festive season can make our pets disoriented and extremely anxious. Make them wear comfortable noise-cancelling dog ear muffs as they can help minimise the sounds and calm your furry one.
Price: Rs 249
Organic paw balm
Their little paws are constantly touching the ground that is heated with crackers thus making them prone to drying, cracking and heating. The blend of moisturising butter and oils heals and moisturises the pads, and the fresh beeswax seals in all the love and moisture, forming a protective barrier to prevent further damage.
Price: Rs 144
Yakies
Give your dog a healthy chew to gnaw on. Chewing helps dogs release pent-up stress inside their body and also keeps them busy during stressful times.
Price: Rs 119
Hemp seed oil
A few drops of this oil have powerful anti-inflammatory properties and can work against anxiety or calm your pet. The less anxious it is, the better.
Price: Rs 200
Snuffle mat
An engaging snuffle mat can provide a fun distraction for your pet when you have guests over. It also works wonderfully well when they’re excited and running around.
Price: Rs 1,499
Barkstix hemp and chicken
This doggo treat can also help calm down your pooch. Play with him, spend as much time as possible and let him indulge in his favourite treats!
Price: Rs 195
We cannot control people or stop them from bursting crackers. Rather what we can do is train our buddies before the festive season to make them suffer less. Ask their trainer to train them to keep calm even during loud sounds. To be honest, nothing is impossible if your furry babies are trained well.