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Classic FM to play soothing music for pets on Bonfire Night
The radio programme will also feature advice from RSPCA specialists
Classic FM will air a playlist of soothing music to help relax pets during Bonfire Night.
The radio station will be broadcasting special show Pet Classics on the evenings of November 4th and 5th, with music selected to soothe pets who are frightened and distressed by fireworks.
Pet Classics has been aired on the station every year since 2017, and has proven to be a big hit amongst both animals and their owners.
The programme will this year be hosted by Charlotte Hawkins, and will feature shout-outs to listeners’ pets alongside tips and advice from RSPCA specialists.
Listeners will also be encouraged to share pictures of their animals listening to Pet Classics on social media using the hashtag #PetClassics, which was apparently the number one trend on Twitter last year, according to Classic FM.
RSPCA chief inspector Clare Dew said: “We know fireworks are a source of stress for animals each year, and that owners can really struggle with knowing what to do for the best.
“It’s one of the reasons we are delighted to partner with Classic FM on their Pet Classics programmes, as studies show that calming music can be beneficial for some animals during this time.
“I’d suggest keeping your home as quiet as possible, shutting the curtains, creating a safe haven with blankets and a favourite toy for your pet, sticking the radio on and having a chill out evening. We’d also encourage people holding displays to be mindful of animals who live outside.
“My own rescue dog Frank struggles at this time of year and he finds it reassuring to know we are there at home with him, so that’s where I’ll be this year.”
Last year, a team of senior vets from Vets Now urged the government to change the law surrounding fireworks sales and possession amid concerns that pets are being put at risk, especially around bonfire night.
As well as animals suffering from anxiety from fireworks, Vets Now’s network of clinics and hospitals also report spikes in pets who have been involved in accidents after being spooked by fireworks at this time of the year.