Overview
- Veterinarians and rescuers describe intense fear responses from loud pyrotechnics, noting trembling, panting, flight attempts and shutdown behaviors in pets.
- Animal‑welfare groups report seasonal spikes in lost and injured animals, seizures and worsening cardiac conditions, with deaths reported in severe cases.
- Guidance for tonight prioritizes keeping pets inside in a prepared refuge with curtains closed and steady background sound to mask explosions, while owners remain calm.
- Non‑drug calming methods are encouraged, including anxiety vests, pressure wraps and the simple “faja” technique outlined by Mendoza veterinarian Jennifer Ibarra.
- Community efforts highlight quieter or silent fireworks through campaigns like “Más luces, cero ruido,” and Mendoza authorities reiterate bans on noisy pyrotechnics, while Ayacucho rescuers raise funds to expand shelter capacity.