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

Awareness of the potential problems by the sound of fireworks is in Europe. Over the New Year, Germany fireworks near refugee shelters to trauma experienced by refugees who had just war zones. Fireworks are also known to problems for war veterans. The explosions back painful memories of being in areas of conflict and can post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, not everyone with the idea of silent fireworks. Antonio Maldini said: "You need the booms, cracks and thunder. It's an essential part of the fun." He advised pet owners to keep animals indoors and all windows firmly closed.