Home / Mumbai-guide / Things To Do / Article /
Vets share tips on how to safeguard your pets during Diwali
Updated On: 10 November, 2023 06:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Pooja Patel
Diwali is the time to bond with families, indulge in rituals and have a gala time. But the noise and light can be a terrifying for pets. Vets tell us how to make it a happy Diwali for them too
Listen to this article :
Sujit Anand with his two-year-old pet Khal Dogo
Pet parents
Sujit Anand, cinematographer, Kharghar
My two-year-old Dogo Argentino named Khal Dogo, is petrified of the loud sounds of dhol and firecracker. So, I create a safe space for him in the house. I make a canopy out of my bedsheets, which creates a safe space for him, as he feels safer in an enclosed space. The idea behind this is to cut down as many external stimuli as possible, which may put him in panic mode. Given the city weather, the canopy can get hot inside so I switch on the air-conditioner for him. Slowly, but surely, he starts feeling relaxed. When he gets overwhelmed, he starts pacing frantically and so I put him on a leash, sit next to him and comfort him. Another trick that has worked for Khal is massaging the area around his ears. It takes time, but he feels relaxed after that. I also make him wear an ear band around his ears that are easily available in the market, as it cuts the noise.
Lakshmi Varyani,
entrepreneur, Andheri
Lakshmi and Hiten with Whiskey
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT