Valencia City Council has published a series of tips to ensure that dogs and cats experience the solar eclipse on August 12 calmly. The key: maintain routines and prevent them from looking at the sun.
Valencia City Council has shared a series of recommendations for pet owners in light of the solar eclipse that will be visible on August 12. The phenomenon, which will cause a noticeable decrease in light for a few minutes, may trigger a reaction in some animals similar to dusk.
According to municipal sources, this reaction is brief and completely normal, but it is advisable to be prepared so that dogs and cats do not become disoriented or stressed. The main advice is to maintain usual schedules and routines, so that the eclipse passes almost unnoticed for them.
The council recommends acting calmly and avoiding crowds or situations that may cause anxiety in animals. It also advises not to let them loose in open spaces or crowded areas, as they may wander off or get lost if they become disoriented.
Another highlighted guideline is not to try to make animals look directly at the sun. Unlike humans, dogs and cats do not need special glasses for the eclipse, but they should not be forced to observe the phenomenon. The best approach is to let them continue with their normal activities.
The Animal Welfare department emphasizes that a calm environment and the company of their owners are the best support for pets to experience this astronomical event without distress. Normality is the best option, the City Council stresses.
For Valencia residents, the practical recommendation is simple: if walking the dog during the eclipse, it is best to do so in quiet areas on a leash, and if the animal shows signs of anxiety, the most effective response is to remain calm and continue with the routine as if nothing were happening.
The eclipse on August 12 will be visible throughout Spain, and in Valencia, it will be partially observable. Experts remind us that, although the light will noticeably decrease, there is no reason to disrupt the daily lives of companion animals.
The City Council also reminds us that if an animal appears particularly nervous or shows signs of stress, it is best to take it to a quiet place in the house and wait for the phenomenon to pass, which will last only a few minutes at its peak darkness.
The publication of these recommendations is part of the usual information efforts of the Animal Welfare department, which has already shared similar guidelines on other occasions, such as during the Fallas festival or on fireworks nights, when animals can also feel disoriented by noise or changes in light.
In summary, the message from the City Council is clear: animals do not need any special care during the eclipse, just that their owners act sensibly and provide a stable environment. This way, both people and pets can enjoy the astronomical spectacle without incidents.
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