Sunday, July 4, 2021

Happy Independence Day!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!


Shall we celebrate with a flashback selfie from a patriotic kitten Tonks?


To all of our friends in the United States of America, we wish you a happy and safe Independence Day!

To all of our friends outside of the USA, we hope your weekend is going wonderfully!




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Tip of the Day

We're doing a bit of a repeat tip today, since it is, after all, the day of fireworks. On this 4th of July, there are ways to help keep your furbaby calm and safe during the often booming festivities. While those fireworks go off outside, close all window and doors, as well as blinds and curtains. This will help keep out the sights and sounds of the fireworks. You can further drown it out by putting on a movie or some music, and turning up the volume enough to mask the sounds of the fireworks. Just make sure it's not so loud that it is uncomfortable for your kitty or pup's sensitive ears.


What else can you do to help keep a nervous dog or cat calm during the fireworks shows? To begin, you can try to distract them. Start a game inside with them, such as fetch or hide-and-seek. You can also offer some treats or a special meal, perhaps their favorite snack. Sometimes simply talking to them can help, or even reading a book out loud to them.


Still, there are a few more potential ways to help a cat or dog feel as calm as possible while fireworks are set off this time of year. You can use a ThunderShirt, which, as many of you know, may help reduce anxiety in dogs and cats. You can also fashion something makeshift yet similar, using a blanket, towel, or even one of your shirts. If nothing else, simply provide a scared or anxious furbaby somewhere safe to hide inside the home. Ensure that they have somewhere to retreat that is pet-friendly, whether that be under a bed, behind a couch, or in another nook or cranny. You can also offer them boxes or something similar in which to settle down, if that helps your furbaby feel safe.


Lastly, in the unfortunate event of an escape or other emergency, ensure that your cat or dog has identification on them. Of course try to ensure that they are safe indoors and unable to get out of the house, but should they escape, it is best to be prepared. Many animals are uncertain of the sights and sounds of fireworks, and so if they find themselves outdoors on days like today, they might very well run and hide. This is why it is so important that, today and every day, your furbaby have an updated microchip and/or an identification tag to help them find their way back home. Of course no one wants to think of their furbaby escaping and getting lost, but it is always best to be prepared for the worst case scenario.

15 comments:

The J-Cats said...

We love the patriotic doodle! And the sweet kitten flashback.
Happy 4th July!

cat9984 said...

Happy 4th of July!

Little Miss Titch said...

Some kitty looks very pretty there,xx Titch

The Island Cats said...

Happy 4th of July!

Catscue said...

What a sweetie! Happy 4th!

Eastside Cats said...

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

pilch92 said...

Great tips. Happy 4th! XO

Helen said...

Happy Fourth!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

Love that picture of Tonks! Happy 4th, friends!

Valentine said...

You always have such fun kitty illustrations and great pet tips for humans. Tummy tickles.

Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs said...

Happy Fourth of July!!

Us pups stayed safe inside after dusk...yesterday and today.

Dash Kitten Crew said...

OOOH sweet kitten :-)

and

Happy 4th of July!!

meowmeowmans said...

We love today's doodle, and Tonks sure looks cute. Happy Independence Day, sweet friends!

Timmy Tomcat said...

Thanks Tonks and friends. We sure do appreciate it!

messymimi said...

Hope you and all of your family, people and pets, had a wonderful 4th.