Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks

Cats are afraid of fireworks! They can also be very dangerous- after all, they are sparks of fire! Set up a safety zone for your cat. Kitty will thank you!

Steps

 * 1) Turn on a few lights in the house. This will help reduce the stress of your cat and drown out the sight of the fireworks.[[Image:Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Set up a hiding spot in your cat's favorite spot. for the cat to hide. (e.g. the closet, under the bed, behind the couch.) Stalk the area with the cat's favorite toys, blankets, or stuffed animals. Leave a supply of food and water, too.[[Image:Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Bring the cat inside if he/she is outside. Put its collar and tag on him/her if it's not already on.[[Image:Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Close and lock all doors and windows so they can't here the fireworks as well. If there are any blinds or curtains, close them. That way the cat can't see the fireworks.[[Image:Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Turn on the TV, radio, or stereo to soothing music or nature recordings. This will help relax the cat and drown out the sound of the fireworks.[[Image:Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Now that you are ready to go, don't forget to say goodbye to kitty if you are leaving. Stoke him/her softly. Now your ready to go see the fireworks yourself![[Image:Keep Your Cat Safe from Fourth of July Fireworks Step 6.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * If you have more than one cat, have them hide together. This will make them feel secure to have a bystander with them. Show all cats the area prior to fireworks so they all know were to run.
 * In your cat's hiding spot, place something there that you own. Your cat will feel more comfortable thinking of you.
 * Try placing that soothing music or sounds in or near the hiding spot so they can hear it better and feel ultra relaxed.
 * Try spraying catnip or cat mint in the hiding spot to attract your kitty.

Warnings

 * NEVER set up your cat's hiding spot outdoors or leave your cat outside. Ashes could flame, and it's extremely loud for the cat. ALWAYS keep kitty locked inside, even if he/she is an outdoor cat.
 * Don't leave on rock music or recordings of scary animals.
 * Always put a collar and tag on your cat in case it runs off. If you don't have one, get one.

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