FIREWORKS
Just some helpful tips to help make fireworks easier for your furbaby
- KEEP your cat indoors, secure the cat flaps.
- KEEP curtains closed.
- CREATE safe places in your home, but don't confine them to one area they may hurt themselves trying to escape.
- TURN ON the Tv/radio so the noise can distract from the bangs.
- PLAY some games with your cat.
- ALLOW your cat to hide somewhere safe inside your home.
- PLUG in calming diffusers such as Feliway.
- STAY calm! They can sense if your scared to.
Why are cats scared of fireworks?
They have very sensitive hearing and a sense of smell. The unexpected loud bangs and the smell of gunpowder can be so unsettling for them!
DID YOU KNOW
Have you ever wondered why your cat is always waiting for you by the door ? It's because they hear you coming ! They can recognise your footsteps and voice from over 2000 feet away! Now imagine how loud your footsteps are compared to a firework !!
If your cat is showing signs of odd behavior DO NOT punish them! Even if they have a little accident, instead GIVE them lots of love.