Help My Cat is scared of fireworks
HELPING YOUR CAT COPE WITH FIREWORKS NOISES
Fireworks produce sudden, intense sounds that can cause stress, anxiety, and even fear in cats, making them feel unsafe. The loud bangs, bright lights and vibrations from fireworks can also add to their distress. Itโs essential to prepare your home when fireworks are expected by creating a calm, safe environment for your cat. Proper preparation can reduce your cat's stress levels and help them feel more secure during these unsettling events.
- Close curtains and doors
- Close and lock the cat flap
- Turn up the TV or Radio to mask the noise
- Let them rest quietly undisturbed. Do NOT try and coax your cat out - it will cause more stress.
- Make hiding spaces extra cosy with blankets
- Useย FELIWAYย Classicย Sprayย apply to the blanket or hiding place and leave for 15 minutes before allowing your cat access
- Make sure there is enough food, water and clean litter trays. Each cat should have access to at least one)
- Plug inย FELIWAYย Optimumย where your cat likes to spend most of their time.
- Leave the diffuser plugged in and turned on
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Why are cats scared of fireworks?
Cats like to be in control
The loud bangs and crashes, are disorienting to your cats sensitive hearing and certainly not part of their daily routine.
Cats want to get away from the noises and will try and find a quiet, dark place to hide from the noise.ย
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