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We understand that noisy celebrations such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year can cause nervousness in pets. However, by taking the appropriate steps to plan ahead of these scheduled events, you can minimise unnecessary stress and anxiety for your pet.<\/p>\n
Signs of anxiety to look out for in cats<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2713 Make sure your cat is microchipped to increase the chance that you will be reunited if they do get scared and decide to run away<\/p>\n \u2713 Ensure your cat is safely indoors well before dusk and that all windows, doors, and cat flaps are securely closed<\/p>\n \u2713 Close curtains to reduce the impact of flashes<\/p>\n \u2713 Provide a litter tray in a quiet area of the house. Do this well before the day\u2019s fireworks are expected, so they become familiar with it<\/p>\n \u2713 Turn on the TV or radio to drown out the noise of fireworks<\/p>\n \u2713 Don\u2019t disturb your cat if they find somewhere to hide when the fireworks are going off. Cats find a good hiding space comforting<\/p>\n \u2713 Try to ignore any reactions your cat makes to the fireworks \u2013 they may see this as a sign that you are worried about the noise yourself<\/p>\n There is a range of products available to purchase in practice to help elevate stress for your cat, from pheromone diffusers to calming food supplements.<\/p>\n If your cat starts to show significant signs of anxiety, please\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0to discuss all the options available to you to ensure they remain as calm as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We understand that noisy celebrations such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year can cause nervousness in pets.… <\/p>\n\n
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