30/06/2025
With the 4th of July just around the corner, it's important to keep in mind our feline friends. While we look forward to celebrating, the festivities, particularly fireworks, can be very stressful for cats of all ages, so here are some tips to keep your cat happy and safe.
🎇 Keep your cat indoors if at all possible. The noise of fireworks can frighten even the most experienced outdoor cat, leading the risk of them getting lost, or worse, running out into a roadway.
🎇 Take current pictures with identifiable markings just in case, and make sure their identification is up-to-date. If you haven't already, your cat should have both a collar with tags and a microchip. More so, double check to make sure the microchip is still active with the provider and all information is accurate.
🎇 Create a safe space. Ideally, your cat should be kept in the quietest room of your home with plenty of hiding places and comfort items. Turn on a TV or play soothing music to drown out the sounds of fireworks. Certain scents, like the pheromone spray Feliway, can also help calm an anxious cat.
🎇 Don't feed table scraps. It might be tempting to give your pet a special treat, but human food is just that, for humans. The risks outweigh the benefits in the long run. Brush up on common foods that are toxic for them, and be particularly careful to avoid their exposure to them.
🎇 If all else fails, consult with your veterinarian to consider other options such as behavioral therapy and/or anxiety medication.
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SOURCES:
https://www.chewy.com/education/cat/pet-parenting/10-tips-to-happy-cats-this-fourth-of-july
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety
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