Our dogs are petrified of loud crackers. I’ve seen them shivering and hiding under tables. The stray dogs that I take care of are even closer to the action. It’s a difficult phase to navigate,” says Worli resident Aditya Natarajan. For veterinarian Dr Tanya Shringarpure in Kandivli, it’s that time of the year when she asks pet parents to watch out for symptoms like sneezing, watering eyes and skin allergies. “The best option, as of now, would be to keep your pets home,” she advises.

Stray advice