Overview
- Dogs Trust urges a UK review to restrict retail sales and limit fireworks to licensed public displays at set times.
- New figures cited by the charity report that one in five people are negatively affected by fireworks and 93% of those say pets are distressed.
- Guidance from charities and vets stresses early walks and feeds, secure indoor retreats, masking music or playlists, up-to-date microchips, and consulting vets about calming medication.
- Virgin Hotels London–Shoreditch launches a Calm for Canine TV channel in pet-friendly rooms, while Dogs Trust releases its Soft Sounds for Dogs playlist.
- With Bonfire Night imminent, Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth runs a client campaign for anxious pets and owners turn to pheromone diffusers such as Adaptil.