Keep Your Pets Safe and Calm This Halloween

ISPCA Launches Halloween & Firework Safety Campaign for Pets in 2024

At the ISPCA, we understand how unsettling Halloween and firework season can be for animals. Sudden loud noises, bright lights, and unfamiliar activities can cause significant stress for pets. To help, we’re launching a public education campaign during October and November 2024, providing essential tips to keep your pets safe, calm, and secure during this challenging time.

In partnership with Interchem, we’re also highlighting products like Precision Microbes, Feliway, and Adaptil to support your pets’ well-being.

ISPCA’s Top Safety Tips for Pet Owners During Halloween and Firework Season:

1. Create a Safe Space:

Set up a quiet, cozy area where your pet can retreat during fireworks or trick-or-treating. Keep windows and doors closed to reduce noise.

2. Keep Your Pets Indoors:

Prevent your pets from running away in fear by keeping them inside. Cats and dogs are prone to bolting during fireworks, which increases the risk of injury or getting lost.

3. Distract and Comfort:

Turn on the TV or play soothing music to mask the noise of fireworks. Spend time with your pet to help calm their nerves.

4. Ensure Proper ID:

Make sure your pet has up-to-date identification, such as a microchip which is a legal requirement and collar with an ID tag, in case they do manage to escape.

5. Use Proven Products for Stress Relief:

To provide extra comfort for your pets during stressful moments, consider using products like Feliway and Adaptil, proven to help reduce anxiety in cats and dogs.

ISPCA Seal of Approval

All of these products have been tried and tested in our shelters, and they’ve proven to be incredibly effective. The animals in our care showed noticeable improvements in their behavior and overall well-being. We observed reduced anxiety, calmer demeanors, and greater ease in adapting to stressful situations like loud noises. These results reinforce our confidence in recommending these products to pet owners who want to provide their animals with the best possible support during challenging times.

Feliway Optimum Home Diffuser (for Cats):

Helps create a safe, stress-free environment at home by using advanced pheromone technology to keep your cat calm during fireworks.

Adaptil Calm Home Diffuser (for Dogs):

Proven to reduce stress-related behaviors in dogs by up to 93%. Ideal for managing fireworks anxiety.

Precision Microbes Probiotics and Postbiotics (for Pets):

Supports gut health, which is essential for overall well-being and stress management in pets.

“Robin, an emaciated whippet who came to us weighing just 9kg, was started on Precision Microbes Probiotics two months ago. She is now a healthier 14kg and continues to improve. Since starting the probiotics, Robin has shown remarkable progress in nutrient absorption, weight gain, immune system strength, and overall recovery after antibiotics.

Additionally, Bella Donna and Callie, a pitbull and a Staffordshire bull terrier, both had digestive issues before taking Precision Microbes. Now, their gut health has improved significantly, with stabilized digestion and increased energy levels.

A heartfelt thank you to Interchem for their incredible support and generous donation of Precision Microbes Probiotics. Your support has made a big difference for our dogs, and we are truly grateful.”

– Jessica Barbara, Wicklow Shelter Manager