Health & WellbeingHello, I don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner but is there anything I can give my cat to keep him calm or is there something I can do to keep him calm before fireworks start tomorrow? Feliway didn’t help his anxiety for traveling. He’s never
There are a number of options to calm pets for fireworks. I am attaching a handout below that discusses some of the options.
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952947
I always recommend keeping pets indoors, closing curtains and keeping windows closed. Make sure they have a "safe" and quiet place to hide. I have had luck with Rescue Remedy ( http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pet/ ) which can be added to the water or given orally in about half of animals with firework phobias. There are a number of companies that make calming treats such as Composure ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetri-science-composure-feline-bite-sized-chews ). You could also consider calming music specifically for cats ( http://throughadogsear.com/tace/through-a-cats-ear-1-music-for-calming/ ). I have not tried the cat version, but the dog version works great for fireworks. If Kovu does not do well with fireworks, you can also discuss anti-anxiety medication
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