Holi is a festival full of colours, music, and joy, but it can also be a time of stress and danger for animals.

As pet parents, it`s important to remember that our pets need special care during Holi especially because of the colours used which are loaded with harmful chemicals. It`s our responsibility to keep our pets safe and comfortable, however a lack of information or planning may lead to unfortunate incidents during the festival. Fret not, if you are concerned about and wracking your brain over how to take care of your pets, remember, Holi can be a fun and enjoyable festival for both humans and pets, as long as the necessary precautions are taken—and we’ve got Ruchika Jain, certified trainer and behaviourist at Heads Up For Tails to share some below.

Don`t force your pet to participate in the celebrations, or put colour on them
While you may want them to be a part of the celebrations, it`s important to respect their boundaries. Chemicals in colours can be extremely harmful for them, it is important to ensure we don’t put any colour on them.