How to soothe my kitten's fear of fireworks on the 4th of July?

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Well 4th of July is right around the corner and like most pet owners, I am really concerned about my kittens' well being and is there anything I can do or buy him to make sure he won't get too scared or exhausted from the fireworks? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Great question! You are right that fireworks are scary for our pets, and there are a couple of things you can do for Sam to help him through this time. One important thing to do to when your kitten acts scared is not to reassure him. We think we are comforting him when we do that, but it's actually reinforcing the behavior and telling him it's ok to be scared. I recommend getting him a thundershirt to wear when there are fireworks or loud noises. These have been reported to help cats with anxiety. At home, you can put him in a dark quiet room by himself to self-soothe. You can also turn on the TV or music to block out the sound. Finally, you can consider get a pheromone diffuser called Feliway that helps cats with anxiety. I hope this helps :-)

How to soothe my kitten's fear of fireworks on the 4th of July?

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