WIN: Animed Calming Bundle

Ah, Bonfire Night. Providing dazzling displays of colour and light as the nights draw in but alongside the excitement for humans comes a real challenge for their four-legged companions. For many dogs, the loud bangs and flashes of fireworks are a source of anxiety, making it important for owners to be proactive in soothing their pets’ worries.

While there’s plenty of advice circulating around people enjoying fireworks safely, online pet and veterinary supplies retailer Animed are sharing their expert guidance on how to keep pets calm and comfortable during the celebrations.

“Dogs and cats often struggle with fireworks because of their acute sense of hearing and the unpredictability of the sounds”, says Animed vet Jess Simmonds. “Being prepared and creating a safe environment for your pet can make a huge difference. It’s important to watch for behavioural changes such as restlessness, whining or hiding as these are tell-tale signals that your pet is feeling anxious”.

Here are Jess’ Top Tips to help calm your pet:

• Provide a safe, enclosed space such as a crate, den or quiet room where your pet feels secure
• Close windows, draw curtains and play gentle music to mask the sound of fireworks – Animed’s calming playlist on Spotify is perfect
• Preparation is key. Start using calming products like Zylkene or Beaphar calming tablets a few days before fireworks are expected. These natural supplements help reduce anxiety without sedation
• Keep your pet indoors during displays and ensure doors, windows and cat flaps are securely closed
• Make use of calming products if needed such as Pet Remedy spray to create a soothing environment. Products like the Feliway Diffuser for cats or Adaptil collars for dogs mimic natural calming signals and can help pets feel more secure
• I always recommend maintaining your pet’s usual exercise routine where possible. A good walk during daylight hours can help them feel more relaxed and tired in the evening, making it easier for them to settle and sleep through any firework noise
• If their anxiety is severe, speak to your vet for tailored advice or prescribed treatments

Dogs often struggle with fireworks because of their acute sense of hearing and the unpredictability of the sounds. Animed www.animed.co.uk are sharing their expert guidance on how to keep pets calm and comfortable during the celebrations and are giving away a calming bundle for your best friend including treats, reassuring room diffuser, calming drops and a cosy bed worth over £60!

Here’s your chance to treat your faithful companion to a soothing bundle of goodies as they enjoy the quiet indoors this Bonfire Night. 

KEYWORD: ‘ANIMED‘

CLOSING DATE: 15th November 2025

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