pet trauma
Lucknow: More than 30 cases of pet-related distress and injuries were reported on Diwali night. More than 10 cases involved stray dogs with injuries on their backs and stomachs due to sky shots and rockets. “Many pets struggled to cope with the noise of fireworks this Diwali. Fireworks triggered panic among animals, causing eye irritation from smoke and leaving several pets howling, barking and refusing to eat. Veterinarians reported cases involving eye irritation, respiratory discomfort and anxiety, with several pets displaying trembling, continuous barking and attempts to escape their homes.
Keeping pets in a familiar, quiet space could have helped reduce their distress,” said veterinarian at Drools, Safna AT. In some cases, owners resorted to anti-anxiety medication on veterinary advice. Some became so frightened that they kept trying to escape or hid for hours. We also saw cases where panic led to accidental injuries.