Seasonal Tips·12 February 2026·4 min read
Durga Pujo and Pets: Managing the Five Days
Pandals, dhak, crowds, late nights — Pujo is hard on noise-sensitive pets. Here is how to make it manageable.
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What stresses pets during Pujo\n\n- Continuous loud dhak from neighbouring pandals\n- Crowd noise late into the night\n- Strangers entering the building\n- Disrupted owner schedules\n- Smoke (dhuno, incense)\n\n## Two weeks before\n\nVet visit if your pet has a history of noise anxiety. Anti-anxiety medication is far more effective started early.\n\n## During the days\n\n- White-noise machine or fan in the room\n- Familiar bedding, water, favourite toy\n- One person stays with the pet during peak loud hours\n- Routine walks in quiet streets only — avoid pandal areas\n\n## What to watch for\n\nDestructive escape attempts, refusal to eat, hiding for >24h, trembling that does not stop. These need vet support.\n\n## After Pujo\n\nMost pets bounce back in 3–4 days. If your pet remains anxious or off food, book a check-up.
Frequently asked
Mutt-Muffs and similar products help some dogs. Worth a trial run before Pujo starts.
Modern anti-anxiety meds (gabapentin, trazodone) are far better than old-school sedatives. Always vet-prescribed.
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