a tribe with diwali diya by M.Subhash Chandra for CARPED
May your home
glow with peace and prosperity
always
Happy diwali
Spare a thought for those who are affected by the noise & smoke in the air
If you are planning to burst crackers on Diwali, spare a thought for animals and birds who can be affected by the noise. The sensitive hearing ability of the animals turns to their disadvantage during the festival of lights. Dogs can hear the faintest of sounds in the frequency range of 45 hz to 67 khz, which is unbearable to the human ear.
According to veterinary doctors and NGOs working for animal rights, during the festival of lights, altered behaviour, irritability and changed eating patterns are common features among animals, both pet and stray. “Birds can have heart-attacks due to the loud noise in the nights,” says Mr Gautam Gambhir of the NGO, Animal Saviour.
“Our advice to pet owners is to be near their pets, comfort and reassure them. They can also lock the pet in a secure room and if possible a family member can be with it so that they do not turn aggressive,” suggests Ms Geeta Sehsamani from Friendicos, an NGO for stray animals. Mr Gambhir adds, that TV or music can be played loudly so that pets remain distracted.
“For birds, it is best to feed them early and cover their cages with a dark cloth by afternoon so that they fall asleep before the crackers start bursting in the evening. It is better to keep them in some silent place,” he adds. Both Ms Seshmani and Mr Gambhir feel that sedating the animal is not a good idea as it might become hyper.
“On Diwali, pets should always be fed early before they become anxious. However, it’s not just noise that affects the animals,” they said. The smoke in the air due to crackers also takes a toll on the animals as it can choke their respiratory tracts, and cause skin rash and cause eye allergies.
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