Italian town to use silent fireworks for stressed dogs
A small town in Italy has passed legislation requiring people to use only silent fireworks in displays and celebrations.
The new measure is to ensure the wellbeing of dogs and other pets.
The town of collecchio in the province of Parma has decided that the welfare of its pets is more important than the sound of explosions that normally accompanies fireworks.
The more sensitive hearing of animals causes them to develop a condition known as acoustic stress' that follows sudden and loud noises.
The sounds and smoke created by fireworks can cause additional health problems in animals.
vets commonly report cases of nausea, tremors and increased anxiety in animals after a fireworks show.