Hi everyone,
Since it’s almost time for what hails the biggest amount of fireworks in many countries we thought it would be good to once again point out our series of fireworks tips and advice!
General tips can be found here.
Infographic on comforting your pet during fireworks and other loud noises here.
Our fifth of November post here, of course these tips still apply today as well! 😉
There are also further useful tips on the same topic on the iCatCare website!
And just in case here a summary of the most important general tips below:
General Tips
- Fireworks can be a source of fear to many animals. It’s important to understand their needs and cater to them as much as you’re able to.
- The Blue Cross charity advises that pet owners should seek veterinary advice up to 12 weeks prior to notable dates of celebration involving fireworks.
- They also suggest that behavioural advice to help your pet deal with fireworks should be sought out up to 6 months prior to the event in question.
- Your vet can also discuss treatment methods such as pheromone diffusers with you. These emit calming chemicals and can be combined with behavioural therapy.
- New Year’s Eve and 5th November are of course the key dates for fireworks in the UK, so plan around these accordingly with regards to the welfare of your pets.
- If you’ve released any fireworks in your garden, make sure to do a sweep of it afterwards to make sure it’s safe for your pets.
Cats and Dogs
- It’s essential to keep your pets in a secure environment, so that they can’t escape if they’re startled by a sudden noise.
- According to the RSPCA, if your pet is scared you shouldn’t punish or fuss over it. Either could worsen the problem.
- Although it may seem like the best thing to do, don’t cuddle or comfort distressed cats and dogs, as this may compound any worries that they are feeling.
- Don’t stop your dog or cat whining or meowing respectively if they start.
- It’s important to give your cat or dog somewhere to hide. If that place is under some furniture for example, make sure that they are able to get to the space at all times.
- It’s always worth having your pet microchipped in case they escape during occasions involving fireworks.
- Putting the TV or some music on can be a great way to mask the noise of fireworks. You should also close any curtains and windows.
- Don’t display anger towards your dog or cat if you’ve chosen to leave the house and they’ve made a mess – they will have been frightened and getting cross with them can make things worse.
Just Cats
- Don’t try and coax your cat out of any safe space as this is likely to make them more distressed.
- Close cat-flaps so that they cannot exit the house if they become distressed.
We hope you are all looking forward to tomorrow and let us know how your cats are getting on with the fireworks!
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Thanks,
Marc
Last NYE (our first together) Diavolo insisted on going out. I don’t know if he had a party with his friends or what. But then by July 4 (our biggest fireworks time) he hid under the bed until about 2 am! We’ll see what happens this year.
May you have peace and love in the coming year!
Maybe he had a secret cat NYE party. Hope he’ll do alright today! And happy new year. 🙂
I think he did. It’s late afternoon here and he’s resting up for later.
Hope he did alright last night! <3
He was a smart cat and cowered under the bed. He came out about 12:30 after it had calmed down.
My two think fireworks are the best thing since flashy ball game. I’m just glad they are indoor only or they may think differently LOL
Some great advice here!
We knew our old fur baby could not hear anymore when she just kept sleeping during fireworks. All the years before she hid away.
Thank you. And poor little baby of yours. <3
Bonjour en cette fin d’année
Je suis le vent
Pour balayer tes soucis
Je suis la pluie
Pour te rafraîchir les idées
Je suis dans les nuages
Pour ne pas oublier tes images
Tu es dans mes pensées
Pour ne pas perdre ton amitié
Je t’envoie mon sourire
Pour que tu sois réconforté
Je t’envoie ma douceur
Pour qu’elle reflète sur toi
Je te souhaite une superbe journée
Une bonne Année 2016
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Que 2016 soit ton année
Que le bonheur soit ton allié
Que le sourire soit ton invité
Et que la joie embellisse tes journées
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Une bise pour toi
Bernard
Bonne Année à Toute Ta Famille
Merci 🙂
Slitting the throats of all those who detonate fireworks would be one answer?
LOL. While extreme that may work too lol. 😉
Poor kitties. Makes me sad to think of them being scared.
I know right. 🙁