The Ministry of Internal Affairs explained how to help pets cope with explosions and air raids

During air raids and explosions, pets often experience severe stress due to their hypersensitive hearing. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has provided recommendations for dog and cat owners on how to help their pets better cope with the sounds of war, UNN reports.

As explained by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, animals perceive loud explosions and sirens much more acutely than humans.

Dogs may tremble, hide, freeze, or try to run away. Cats usually seek shelter in hard-to-reach places, lose their appetite, change their habits, and may even stop using the litter box 

The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized that constant exposure to loud sounds can negatively affect animal health, provoking sleep problems, anxiety disorders, and new phobias.

Cynologists of the Ministry of Internal Affairs system advise not to leave animals alone during alerts, to create a safe place for them in the apartment or house, and not to scold pets for unusual behavior during stress.

In addition, owners are recommended to have water, the animal's favorite things, a carrier or a leash nearby, and to try to remain calm themselves, as pets are very sensitive to a person's emotional state.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs called on Ukrainians to be more attentive to the condition of their animals during the war and to support them during periods of danger.

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