A SWINDON pet supply company has come up with a novel solution to the problem of terrified pets on bonfire night.

Pets at Home has produced a CD with 40 sound effects which can be played during the days before Guy Fawkes' Night. Pets at Home believe that this will control your pet's exposure to the source of its fear.

Company spokeswoman, Linda Whiting said: "Fireworks can be very traumatic for pets so we are encouraging people in Swindon to think about preparing them for bonfire night now.

"Helping your pet to overcome their fears or enabling them to cope with the noises will mean that bonfire night is a happy one for all the family this year."