During Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in Colombia, the use of gunpowder increases, and animals become the main victims.
News Colombia.
During the Christmas and New Year’s seasons, celebrations are often accompanied by fireworks and the use of gunpowder, a tradition that many enjoy. However, it is important to know the negative effects that this practice can have on our animals.
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Experts in animal behavior explain that the loud sounds and vibrations caused by the handling of gunpowder can seriously affect their health, affecting their physical and emotional well-being.
Animals, especially dogs and cats, have much sharper hearing abilities than humans. The loud noises generated by firecrackers and fireworks can be extremely annoying and harmful to them.
While a human being can tolerate certain levels of noise, animals feel a much more direct impact. This heightened auditory stimulus can trigger a series of responses in your body, such as fear, anxiety, and extreme stress.
The use of gunpowder during the holidays can put the health of animals at risk
In some cases, these sounds can be so intense that they cause severe episodes of anxiety, loss of consciousness, tachycardia, and even death in more extreme cases. Additionally, animals may experience erratic behavior, such as attempts to flee, trembling, excessive barking, and disorientation.
The effects of gunpowder are not only psychological. Animals can suffer serious physical problems, such as changes in their heart rate and difficulty breathing due to stress caused by noise. In situations of continuous exposure, the emotional damage can be long-lasting, affecting the mental health of animals, which could even generate depressive or traumatic states.
For all of the above, it is essential to avoid the use of gunpowder, especially in areas near natural parks, wetlands and forest reserves, where local fauna can also be seriously affected.
There are many safe and responsible alternatives to enjoy this festive season without putting the health of our animals at risk. Opting for celebrations that do not involve intense noise, such as lights without explosives or events without fireworks, is an ideal option to enjoy the season responsibly.
