Be Prepared - Will the Solar Eclipse affect my pet?

​You got your special sunglasses ready and have big plans for the solar eclipse on August 21st but will this event also affect your pet?

​Well, it depends if you are planning to take them with you or not. 

If you leave your pet at home 

• Make sure to close all shades. Even though normally they don’t look directly at the sun, you can never be too cautious. 
• If they suffer from anxiety, you can give them some natural calming aids to prevent them from stressing. This is going to be a big party and we can expect loud noises. 
• They must wear a collar with an identification tag. Never underestimate the escaping abilities of a scared pet. An identification tag will make them easier to find in case they get lost.  
• If there is going to be an event close to your house, it’s better to call your pet sitter and make sure your pet stays safe during this time.  

If you take your pet to see the solar eclipse with you

• Buy them NASA-approved eclipse glasses to prevent eclipse blindness. This condition occurs when the sun’s rays burn the retina and you can get blurred vision or other vision loss. It doesn’t matter if they are human, canine, or feline eyes.   
• If they are not used to big crowds, you can give them some natural calming aids to prevent them from stressing out.
• Use a collar and leash at all times. If they get spook by something, it would be easier to control them and they would have an identification tag in case they get loose.     

We recommend you do not take your pet to see the solar eclipse. They might get fearful of all the people, noise, and any other events that might happen just like in the 4th of July or New Year celebrations. You can always give us a call at 786-461-2327 for pet sitting and have peace of mind.

If you prefer to stay at home, you will be able to watch the solar eclipse live here.

One thing is for sure, we can’t wait to see wild life doing some unusual behaviors like birds preparing to sleep, frogs getting out and start singing, or even bats flying.
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Let’s enjoy this wonderful experience safely!