Courtesy: Deccan Herald
Deepavali is that time of the year when families get together, burst crackers and have fun.
Affectionate: During festivals it is important to take extra care of pets.However, most people tend to forget how scared and restless animals get during this time.
Dogs, cats and birds get agitated at the sound of crackers and many even run away from home and get lost.
Every year, organisations like CUPA, People For Animals, Karuna and even veterinarians get many cases of burn injuries or missing pets.
Volunteers at these organisations say that handling such cases gets rather stressful
because it is a rarity for a pet to return home.
Metrolife asks pet owners in the City about the precautions they take to ensure that their four-legged friend is safe and secure during Deepavali.
Sonali, a student, who owns a dachshund called Sox, says that every time her dog hears the sound of crackers, it runs under a table and starts to shiver.
“But over the years, it has started barking back at the sound. But we make sure we don’t let it out on the streets,” she says.
According to Sonali, each dog reacts differently to the crackers and all dogs need is extra attention from their owners during this time.
Agrees Ruchika, a professional, who owns a boxer.
“Being there in the same room as the dog helps it calm down and feel safe. I generally ensure that I feed him much before the crackers start to light up. I also give him enough water to drink and make sure that he is always under the family’s supervision,” she adds.
The same applies for cats. Tauseef, a student, who owns a Persian cat, informs that cats can hear sounds nearly ten times higher than a human being.
“That’s why I make sure I keep the cat in a room, close all the windows, pull the screens and even soundproof the room as much as I can. I also don’t let it out in the morning. I keep it indoors because you never know what it will end up eating outside,” he adds.
But no matter how cautious one is, there are times when pets tend to get injured or even run away out of fear.
Dhananjay, a professional, makes sure that his pet always wears a collar with an identification tag which has his address and number on it.
“This way, even if my dog runs away out of fear, whoever finds him can return him,” he adds.
Suparna, the co-founder and president of CUPA, suggests that this is the time when pet owners have to be extra attentive.
“In case a pet goes missing, one has to react immediately by first registering a complaint at the nearest police station and then putting out leaflets of the missing pet with a picture of it and informing the neighbouring shops,” she says.
And in case of burn injuries, veterinarian Umesh says the owners should administer basic first aid before taking the pet to the nearest clinic.
“One can immediately pour cold water over the burn. Pouring egg white over it also helps remove the heat from the burn to a large extent. We need to help our pets be comfortable with these changes and get rid of their fear the same way as we would make our kids understand the activities taking place around them,” he says.
Affectionate: During festivals it is important to take extra care of pets.However, most people tend to forget how scared and restless animals get during this time.
Dogs, cats and birds get agitated at the sound of crackers and many even run away from home and get lost.
Every year, organisations like CUPA, People For Animals, Karuna and even veterinarians get many cases of burn injuries or missing pets.
Volunteers at these organisations say that handling such cases gets rather stressful
because it is a rarity for a pet to return home.
Metrolife asks pet owners in the City about the precautions they take to ensure that their four-legged friend is safe and secure during Deepavali.
Sonali, a student, who owns a dachshund called Sox, says that every time her dog hears the sound of crackers, it runs under a table and starts to shiver.
“But over the years, it has started barking back at the sound. But we make sure we don’t let it out on the streets,” she says.
According to Sonali, each dog reacts differently to the crackers and all dogs need is extra attention from their owners during this time.
Agrees Ruchika, a professional, who owns a boxer.
“Being there in the same room as the dog helps it calm down and feel safe. I generally ensure that I feed him much before the crackers start to light up. I also give him enough water to drink and make sure that he is always under the family’s supervision,” she adds.
The same applies for cats. Tauseef, a student, who owns a Persian cat, informs that cats can hear sounds nearly ten times higher than a human being.
“That’s why I make sure I keep the cat in a room, close all the windows, pull the screens and even soundproof the room as much as I can. I also don’t let it out in the morning. I keep it indoors because you never know what it will end up eating outside,” he adds.
But no matter how cautious one is, there are times when pets tend to get injured or even run away out of fear.
Dhananjay, a professional, makes sure that his pet always wears a collar with an identification tag which has his address and number on it.
“This way, even if my dog runs away out of fear, whoever finds him can return him,” he adds.
Suparna, the co-founder and president of CUPA, suggests that this is the time when pet owners have to be extra attentive.
“In case a pet goes missing, one has to react immediately by first registering a complaint at the nearest police station and then putting out leaflets of the missing pet with a picture of it and informing the neighbouring shops,” she says.
And in case of burn injuries, veterinarian Umesh says the owners should administer basic first aid before taking the pet to the nearest clinic.
“One can immediately pour cold water over the burn. Pouring egg white over it also helps remove the heat from the burn to a large extent. We need to help our pets be comfortable with these changes and get rid of their fear the same way as we would make our kids understand the activities taking place around them,” he says.
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