LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As the New Year draws near, veterinarians urge pet owners to help keep their pets calm amid the loud celebrations, particularly the explosions of fireworks that cause trauma and anxiety in animals. Dr. Alice Utlang, the recently retired head of Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF), shared tips to help reduce pet anxiety caused by firecrackers and noises. READ: Public told: Celebrate firecracker-free New Year to protect pets, health Physical activity and massage She recommended giving dogs physical activity, such as walking, running, or playing, three to four hours before fireworks begin. “Do anything […]... Keep on reading: Ways to reduce pet anxiety during fireworks, according to a veterinarian