From seasonal snacks to outdoor dangers, autumn can catch pet owners off guard. Our dog and cat infographics highlight the most common hazards – and how to avoid them.

Explore, learn, and share to help keep more pets safe this season.

Autumn dog hazards infographic from Vets Now highlighting seasonal dangers such as harvest mites, mushrooms, fireworks, bonfires, and toxic plants like acorns and conkers.
Autumn cat hazards infographic from Vets Now featuring risks including harvest mites, fireworks, Halloween sweets, rat poison, antifreeze, and toxic flowers.

Brighten up your dog walks

Shorter days mean longer stretches of darkness.

Make sure you and your dog stay visible and safe with our easy autumn walking tips.

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Stay One Step Ahead of Autumn Hazards

Preventing pet emergencies starts with knowing the risks.

Take our Autumn Hazards Quiz to test your knowledge and learn how to keep your pet safe this season.

Get vet advice from the comfort of your own home

Our vets are just a tap away with Pawsquad. Book your appointment and get chatting to a qualified vet from the comfort of your own home.

We’re here for you seven days a week from 8am – midnight on weekdays and 8am – 11pm on weekends.

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Firework fears? Help your pet stay calm

Bonfire Night and autumn fireworks can be terrifying for pets. From shaking and hiding to unexpected accidents, stress shows up in different ways.

Our infographic explains the signs to look out for – and the simple steps you can take to help your pet feel safe and secure.

Read our fireworks inforgraphic

Our soothing soundtrack for firework season

Playing calming music, white noise, or a TV show with background sounds can help drown out the sudden bangs. To help, we have created a soothing Spotify playlist to help reduce stress during firework displays:

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