28/06/2025
🎆 Cracker Night 2025 – Territory Day 🎆
Tuesday 1st July
While many of us enjoy the fireworks and celebrations of Territory Day, our pets often don’t. The loud bangs, bright flashes, and vibrations can cause serious anxiety, and sadly, many pets go missing or hurt themselves trying to escape.
🚨 Reminder: There are only Monday 30th June and Tuesday morning (1st July) left to collect any required medication for Cracker Night.
If your pet needs sedation, please don’t leave it to the last minute!
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🧐 How to Prepare:
✅ BEFORE THE DAY:
• Secure Fencing: Check your fences and gates now – repair any weak spots to prevent escapes.
• Microchip & ID: Ensure your pet’s microchip details are current and they’re wearing a tag or collar with up-to-date contact info.
• Medication:
• Anxious or reactive pets may need sedation to stay calm.
• Sedation medication is not over-the-counter – we must have seen your pet in the past 6 months to dispense without an appointment.
• Contact us immediately if you need assistance.
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🏡 ON THE DAY:
• Create a quiet, secure space for your pets to retreat to.
• Keep them indoors – away from fireworks and noise.
• Close doors, windows, and curtains to reduce sound and flashes.
• Use music or the TV to help drown out fireworks.
• Provide toys, enrichment activities, or treats for distraction.
• Avoid walking pets on the day – fireworks often start early.
• Stay calm and act normally – pets sense changes in your behaviour.
• Allow them to hide if needed and comfort them only if they seek it out. Never scold a scared pet. 💛
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💊 NEED MEDICATION?
Please contact us ASAP if your pet needs medication to remain calm and safe during Cracker Night. There’s limited time left for collection.
📍 Parap Vets – (08) 8981 9767
📍 Palmerston – (08) 8932 2344
Wishing you and your furry family a happy and safe Territory Day!
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