Fireworks ForecastFor dog and cat owners · Berkshire & nearby

Know when the bangs are coming.

Every public fireworks display near you, with start times. Walk the dog early, close the curtains and be home before the first bang.

Night by night

The big nights for garden fireworks

Back-garden fireworks aren't listed anywhere. These are the nights they peak. By law, fireworks must stop at 11pm, except on the nights shown with a later time.

Before the bangs

  1. Walk earlyDo the evening walk before dusk and keep them on the lead. Frightened dogs bolt.
  2. Make a denA covered crate or quiet corner with their own bedding gives them somewhere to hide.
  3. Shut out the nightClose windows and curtains, and put the TV or radio on to soften the bangs.
  4. Check the microchipMake sure their microchip details and ID tag are up to date before the season starts.
  5. Stay calm and normalLet them hide if they want to. Keep cats indoors and give them a litter tray.
  6. Very scared? Call your vet nowThere's still time to get help in place before New Year's Eve.

More advice from the RSPCA.

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