Article: Be sure that the fireworks are over before you remove sound and light dampening blankets and curtains. Let your pet have a free run of the house to see how it behaves before letting it go back outside. Put your animal's cage back in its normal place and stay with them for a few hours to see how they are coping. Sometimes it is best to wait until the following morning to let your pet back outdoors. Collect any sparklers, firecrackers, and other party items and broken objects. Even if you did not host a party at your house, it is still a good idea to check for litter that may have entered your yard from nearby celebrations. Some pets will return to normal as soon as the loud noises and flashing lights stop, but some may need special attention to feel safe again. Watch for irregular behaviour from your pet, which could be a sign that it's having a hard time re-adjusting. In cats, signs of stress include running away, soiling the house, hiding and refusing to eat. In dogs, signs of stress include anxious barking, running away, soiling the house, cowering, clinging to their owner, whimpering, trembling, pacing, and refusing to eat. In small rodents, signs of stress include hiding, staying silent, excessive tooth grinding and acting more aggressively than usual. In horses and stable animals, signs of stress include soiling themselves, refusing to eat, sweating, and tooth grinding. After taking down blankets, moving its cage back, and making the home feel as it did before the fireworks, you can make your pet feel much more comfortable and relaxed even if it was scared during the fireworks. If it seems stressed, be sure to give it lots of attention and reassure it through gentle grooming and talking in a soft voice.
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Reassure your pet and make the home normal again. Do a yard sweep before letting your pets back outside. Check for signs of stress in your pet. Make your pet feel at home again and give it lots of attention.