Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors (APBC)
“It is not unusual for dogs and cats to be afraid of loud and unpredictable noises, but what starts as a mild response can escalate as pets fail to cope with the emotional challenges generated by fireworks. This can lead to a rise in anxiety that continues long after the firework season ends, increasing fear generally and seriously affecting their quality of life. APBC members have helped countless pets and their owners to manage the immediate problems presented by fireworks and with further measures to improve their future welfare. We support this campaign wholeheartedly. It is never too soon or too late to help your pet.”
David Ryan
APBC Committee

Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB)
"The Feline Advisory Bureau welcomes this initiative to draw attention to potential problems for cats during the firework season. As this is now often a period of several weeks rather than just one day, FAB would encourage cat owners to take on board this sensible advice and consider the welfare of their cats.”
Claire Bessant
Chief Executive of the Feline Advisory Bureau

PDSA
“The fear and distress experienced by so many of our pets each year because of fireworks is significant.  As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA recognises the role that pet owners and the veterinary profession alike have in helping our pets stay free from fear on Bonfire Night, using the well evidence-based methods being promoted by this important campaign”.
Sean Wensley
PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Sound Therapy 4 Pets
“Several years ago, Sarah Heath and I started producing the Sounds Scary CD based therapy programme for dogs with firework phobias. Right from the start we recommended using D.A.P. ® in conjunction with Sounds Scary, and in a recently published independent scientific study 93 per cent of owners using the two products together noticed an improvement in their dog's problem within six weeks." Sounds Scary is available from www.soundtherapy4pets.com.
Jon Bowen
Veterinary Surgeon and Behaviourist, Sound Therapy 4 Pets