New Years’ Eve Safety Tips for Pet Parents
Pop the champagne and toast to another year with your furry friend! New Years’ Eve is a known rowdy holiday; some neighbors will inevitably light off some fireworks, or apartment buildings will have lots of hallway traffic, so it’s essential to set your pet up for success. Hearing voices or foreign noises outside can cause anxiety and trapped, leading to bathroom accidents on the floor or, more drastically, Fido running away from home. If you plan to leave Fido at home during the celebration, we have a few tips to keep them comfortable and safe inside the house!
Double-check your pet has ID
On the slim chance that your pet escapes the home, make sure to have their proper identification on their collar; likewise, having those tags increases their chances of returning home. Blueberry Pet on Amazon produces custom collars with the pet’s name and owner’s phone number embroidered with apparent colors.
Find a safe spot indoors
Before leaving for the night, have a designated closet/bathroom or spot in the basement for Fido to hide in if needed. Place some comfy blankets, an article of clothing that smells like you, and their favorite toys to create a safe spot within the home. If you let your pet pick their hiding place, they could nuzzle their way into trouble or break something.
White Noise
Another way to ensure a comfortable environment is to turn on music or leave the television on. Pets don’t enjoy being left in silence to worry about external sounds; this way, Fido has white noise to focus on rather than the loud distractions outside.
Love & Cuddles
Once you return from your festivities, time to love on your pet! Give them lots of New Years’ kisses and snuggles to remind them how excited you are to spend the new year with them; then, you both can sit down to make a list of resolutions for the upcoming year!
