Overview
- Veterinarians Deepak Saraswat and Abhishek Choudhary report yearly spikes in anxiety and breathing issues during Diwali, with flat‑faced breeds particularly at risk.
- Create a quiet indoor safe zone with closed windows, heavy curtains, familiar bedding and toys, and play soft music or white noise; use air purifiers or humidifiers.
- Keep routines steady with earlier walks and play, secure doors and balconies to prevent escapes, and avoid new foods or hazardous decorations near pets.
- Ensure collars carry ID tags or microchips are updated, consult a vet before giving calming medicines, and keep emergency clinic numbers accessible.
- Support strays by offering temporary shelter, assigning neighbors to check on them overnight, providing reflective ID collars or microchipping drives, and choosing light‑based décor over loud firecrackers.