"If you’re a dog parent, there’s probably one thing you dread about holidays like New Year’s Eve or the Fourth of July.
Fireworks scare dogs.
Imagine you have no idea what fireworks are. Suddenly you see bright lights and hear explosions coming from the sky. You’d be pretty terrified, too.
Fireworks can wreak havoc on animals, and
vet visits skyrocket around holidays where fireworks are common. Dogs, with their sensitive hearing, are especially vulnerable, and many hurt themselves trying to escape or hide. They can run and risk getting lost or hit by cars.
One town in Italy is
taking a big step to reduce the fear of fireworks in their non-human population. The local government of Collecchio made a law that fireworks in their town must be silent.
It’s a way of reducing the stress that the loud noises cause to animals — not just pets, but wildlife, as well. There’s a company called Setti Fireworks that makes these silent explosives and can customize them for each event."
This is a great idea. Every dog owner I know hates the fact that fireworks upsets their pets so.