01/11/2026
Fireworks season isn’t great for all pets and there’s lots you can do to help them get through it.
One of the things you can do is to build a den. This would be somewhere they feel safe, away from the noises and flashes which may upset them. Having a radio or tv nearby also helps to drown out the noises.
Pick an area which is away from the general hustle and bustle of the house. It might be somewhere they have already chosen which makes them feel safe perhaps behind the couch or under the bed.
If they don’t have a “cave” to hide in, create one – a cardboard box or a dog cage with a blanket over it. A cat carrier or an igloo bed is ideal too.
Make the cave comfortable – add in a favourite blanket for them to cosy into.
Try an Adaptil or Feliway plug-in in the area. These help by releasing calming pheromones.
Build the den a few days or weeks before fireworks night – it will let your pet get used to it and realise it is a safe plate for them to be.