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    Bonfire night the most stressful night of the year for pets

    mmBy Simon KingOctober 16, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Research by Ceva Animal Health has revealed that Bonfire Night tops the poll of the five most stressful nights of the year for pets, causing anxiety in over 80% of cats and dogs.

    Viewed as the most challenging night of the year due to the loud noises and flashes of fireworks,research revealed that almost a third of pet owners were unable to calm their pets during stressful occasions such as Bonfire Night, while 76% said their pet being upset distracted from the fun of the event.

    Second in the most stressful event of the year poll came Halloween, with 77% of owners admitting that the constant doorbell ring caused their pet discomfort. Furthermore, 67% feared the influx of people appearing at the door and the fact that they wear scary costumes and masks added to their pet’s distress.

    Christmas has been revealed as the third most stressful time of year for pets. More than half are distressed by relatives staying over, 36% of pets don’t like the fact their routine is interrupted and a third of pets are suspicious of unusual objects in the house, such as Christmas trees and decorations.

    According to Ceva’s research, tempting treats are also a significant cause of anxiety for pets during the festive period as 44% of owners confirmed their pets felt frustrated by being surrounded by food they are not allowed to eat!

    Easter and the summer holidays have also been revealed as making pets feel ill at ease, causing 50 per cent of owners to cancel or change plans due to concerns about their pet’s mental health.

    Andy Fullerton, technical manager for behaviour at Ceva Animal Health, said: “While the end of summer marks an exciting period of events, such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, it’s important that owners take their pet’s mental health into account and take the appropriate steps to make them feel as relaxed as possible.

    “Building a den for a dog and a hideaway for a cat a few weeks in advance of festivities will give pets a safe place to retreat to during stressful events.”

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