Veterinarian warns: The World Cup may be affecting your dog

Tin animals at home and have accompanied the various games of the World Football Championship? Careful, it may be affecting your dogs without being aware. The alert is left by a veterinarian. Know what you're doing and what you have to change to avoid trouble.

To Mirror, veterinarian Scott Miller explained that the atmosphere of football games at home may be making your animal more stressed. “It’s very exciting to be living the World Cup, people get excited, too much, and many loud and loud noises happen. They're sounds our dogs are particularly sensitive to” he begins by saying.

Dogs and football. Risks

The expert states that the hearing of dogs is much more sensitive than that of humans. “So if you can hear something 20 meters away, animals can hear it 80 meters away. Imagine your family, who is usually calm and adorable, suddenly screaming next to the dogs.”

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Sudden screams can have an effect identical to the noise of fireworks. Also unexpected applause and celebrations can be complicated to manage by animals. “It's just sharp sounds that come out of nowhere. Animals do not receive any notice.”

Dogs Trust studies also suggest that dogs may suffer from anxiety when exposed to high and unknown noises. On the other hand, the Blue Cross animal protection organization has alerted some of the signals you should be aware of. It's the case of tremors, more gasping breathing, hiding, running away and walking around.

How to minimize effects on dogs

Veterinarian Scott Miller has revealed to Mirror some of the measures he can take to help his animal. “Look for a place where your dog or cat can take refuge, away from the noise and agitation of the game.” 

On the other hand, you can tire them out to make them sleepier at the time of the game and look for a refuge on your own. On the other hand, it can always have a lower song in order to somehow mask the sudden noises both inside and outside the house.

Pets and fireworks. How to deal?

According to the hospital, you should be aware of signs of stress and anxiety in the animal, which are generally easy to identify. These may include:

1.Treats;

2. Disquiet;

3. Destroy objects;

4. Hide;

5. Lose control and urinate or defecate.

6. Howl, moan or bark.

What can you do

1. ensure that the environment is safe and cannot escape;

2. ensure that the animal has an identification collar;

3. Ignore any signs of restlessness and stress and behave calmly with the animal;

4. Create a comfortable place for the animal, away from windows and if possible where the noise is most stuffy.

5. Feed it prior to the launch of the fireworks so it is calm and rested.