- By Prerna Targhotra
- Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tips For Pet-Friendly Holi: One of the most revered festivals of the Hindu community, Holi is here in just a few days. Also known as the ‘Festival of colours’, Holi is celebrated with great joy and fervour across the country. Holi celebrates the legends of Bhakt Prahlad and Holika and the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. This year, the festival of colours will be celebrated on March 25 (Monday).
The major celebrations of Holi include playing with colours, preparing gujiya and enjoying other delicacies. Holi colours can be harmful to pets, therefore we should be careful about the health of our pets while celebrating Holi. Holi colours contain heavy metals that can be harmful to pets' health. They may lick the colour, which may lead to diarrhoea, vomiting and loss of appetite in pets. Holi colours can also damage various organs of our pets. Therefore we need to be extremely careful while playing Holi with pets. Here are some tips that you can follow to play a pet-friendly Holi and protect your pets from the side effects of colours.
Tips For Pet-Friendly Holi
Use Herbal Colours
One of the best ways to protect your pets from harmful colours is to use herbal colours instead of chemical colours. Herbal colours are pet-friendly and skin-friendly. But prevent your pets from licking the colours as they can be harmful to their health.
Keep Them Indoor
Holi is usually played outdoors, in open spaces, therefore it is better to keep your pets indoors. Keep them away from the place of celebrations so that they do not come into contact with harmful colours.
Apply Oil
If you are taking your pets to Holi celebrations, make sure to apply pet-friendly oil on their body. The oil will create a protective barrier that will prevent the skin from absorbing colours and prevent their harmful reactions as well.
Tips For Pet-Friendly Holi (Image Credits: Canva)
Do Not Use Water Balloons
Some pet breeds are extremely sensitive to water balloons that even a mere touch of them can get them skin allergies. Avoid throwing water balloons at pets as they can make them afraid and hurt their skin. Throwing water balloons at pets can also lead to eye injuries, therefore refrain from doing so.
Safe Space
While you plan to play Holi outdoors, make sure to keep your pets in a safe indoor space. You can choose a room or space in your house which is away from the celebrations of the festival. Also, make sure to provide them with toys so that they can have a good time staying indoors.
(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)