India, Nov. 7 -- The Diwali season is a joyous time. The festival of light beckons lively celebrations with firecrackers, flashing lights, and guests visiting for get-togethers. But for pets at home, all this can be very stressful, sending them scurrying into a corner, shivering in fear. As a pet parent, it hurts to see your furry friends cower like that. So, ahead of Diwali, you can take a few precautions to help your pets feel safer.

Dr Deepak Saraswat, head vet at Zigly Pet Care, in an interaction with HT Lifestyle, shared four practical ways to help your pets cope with festive anxiety and keep them safe during the celebrations.

Here is the complete guide, consisting of four steps to create a stress-free environment at home to protec...