Fear-Free Fourth with FELIWAY #sponsored

Maxwell: What was that? Was that a loud noise, dood? I felt the house shake!

Deaf cats cat *feel* loud noises! And those can cause stress too

Faraday: Oh noes! Firework boomies! I hates that stuffs!  Quick, Maxie, under the bed!

Fraidy cat is Fraidy!

*** this post is sponsored by FELIWAY® ***

Did you know the fourth of July is the holiday where most pets are lost? It's no surprise, given how many loud and scary things happen at this time of year. It's not exactly something we can explain to our furry family members, either.

Experts suggest a few things you can do to help ease your pet's stress during this time of year:
Provide a secure, comfortable, quiet place for your pet to rest while you're out.

• You can encourage rest by participating in a fun, vigorous playtime before the fireworks begin. That way pup or kitty will have run off any nervous energy! Plus, toys make great distractions, so engaging in a bit of fun will direct their attention away from scary noises.


• Consider turning on the TV, radio or even a fan for your pet. This creates "white noise" that may help minimize the sound of the fireworks.
• Help provide a calming environment with a FELIWAY® CLASSIC diffuser plugged into a nearby outlet. These diffusers will cover up to 700 square feet, so depending on your area, and where your cats like to hang out, you may need more than one.
• If your cat has a favorite snuggle blanket, bed or toy, you can spray a light coating of FELIWAY® CLASSIC onto it.

FELIWAY® CLASSIC is not a drug — it mimics a naturally occurring feline facial pheromone that is used by cats to mark their territory as safe and secure. This can be a vital weapon in your arsenal when combating fearfulness in stressful situations, like the 4th of July, a vet visit, or even a change in routine.


Maxwell: Hang on, dood. Don't run UTB just yet. Come take a whiff or two of this FELIWAY® CLASSIC diffuser while I go get Momma to spray some on your wubbie for you.

Helpful Maxie is helpful

Maxwell: Deep breaths, now....
Faraday: I know how to breathes an' stuffs, Maxie. Besides, it's not a scent. It's a calming pheromone. I don't hafta breath deep or anything, I just hafta hang out nearby an' stuffs.

An' don't you go telling anyone about my wubbie. That's a secret, okays?

Allie: *sigh-h-h* I think I need a bit of calming pheromone just to get me through all of Faraday's stress....
Good thing I have a good book to curl up with while all the fireworks are going off (inside and outside—if you know what I mean).

Faraday: That's okay, widdle wubbie. You an' me's gonna just hang out right here wif some FELIWAY® until all the crazy humans settle back down an' stuffs.

Thanks, FELIWAY®!

The FELIWAY® CLASSIC diffuser and 60 mL spray are available through your veterinarian.

To find a FELIWAY® vet near you, visit Feliway.com/us/buy or shop online through authorized retailers like Amazon, PetSmart.com and HealthyPets, Inc.

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More Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

Today's special guest is Pita the Pocket Dog from the new series, Cocktails & Creativity, that airs every Thursday on the Hallmark & Community channel.

Consorting with a Chichuahua? We forgive you, Mommy.

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4th of July and Pet Safety

This evening, folks in the U.S. will be celebrating Independence Day.  And along with a nice three-day weekend, we get treated to the sights and sounds of tons of fireworks. But what's fun for humans can often be traumatic - sometimes tragic - for our pets.

Did you know more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other holiday?

Here are a few tips to help ensure your pets stay safe, healthy and happy this week:

DON'T:
Never take a pet to a fireworks display. Even the most even tempered animals can spook - and bolt! - at unfamiliar, loud noises.
And it's not as if we can explain to them what they're about to experience - all they would understand is that sudden, frightening loud noises are assaulting their tender ears!

DON'T:
And it's not okay to leave your pet in the car while attending a fireworks display, either. While the temperature outside is a comfortable 80 degrees, the temperature inside your car could reach as high as 120 - and this can prove fatal to your pet.

DO:

Provide a secure, comfortable, quiet place for your pet to rest while you're out.

You can encourage rest by participating in a fun, vigorous playtime before the fireworks begin. That way pup or kitty will have run off any nervous energy!

DO:

Consider turning on the TV, radio or even a fan for your pet. This creates "white noise" that may help minimize the sound of the fireworks.

DO:

And make sure your pet is identified, either by collar or microchip (or both!) so if they accidentally get away from you, their chances of recovery are greatly increased.

Mr. Fraidy Cat isn't fond of this holiday, so these tips sure help him!

      Wishing you all a fun and festive 4th of July!

Warning: Lost pets up by 30% at 4th of July!

Reposted from last year because we think it's that important...!

4th of July Pet Safety

This Friday, folks in the U.S. will be celebrating Independence Day.  And along with a nice three-day weekend, we get treated to the sights and sounds of tons of fireworks. But what's fun for humans can often be traumatic - sometimes tragic - for our pets.

Did you know more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other holiday?

Here are a few tips to help ensure your pets stay safe, healthy and happy this week:

DON'T:
Never take a pet to a fireworks display. Even the most even tempered animals can spook - and bolt! - at unfamiliar, loud noises.
And it's not as if we can explain to them what they're about to experience - all they would understand is that sudden, frightening loud noises are assaulting their tender ears!

DON'T:
And it's not okay to leave your pet in the car while attending a fireworks display, either. While the temperature outside is a comfortable 80 degrees, the temperature inside your car could reach as high as 120 - and this can prove fatal to your pet.

DO:

Provide a secure, comfortable, quiet place for your pet to rest while you're out.

You can encourage rest by participating in a fun, vigorous playtime before the fireworks begin. That way pup or kitty will have run off any nervous energy!

DO:

Consider turning on the TV, radio or even a fan for your pet. This creates "white noise" that may help minimize the sound of the fireworks.

DO:

And make sure your pet is identified, either by collar or microchip (or both!) so if they accidentally get away from you, their chances of recovery are greatly increased.

Mr. Fraidy Cat isn't fond of this holiday, so these tips sure help him!

      Wishing you all a fun and festive 4th of July!