8 WAYS TO KEEP THE HOLIDAYS STRESS FREE FOR YOUR CAT
Holiday plants: Be cautious with all plants and avoid plants that are toxic to cats، such as amaryllis، lilies، poinsettias، holly، and mistletoe. Because there are myriad ways cats can get themselves into trouble، it's best not to leave them alone with holiday decorations.
2. Peaceful Guest Introductions
When guests are in your home for festivities، always let your cat decide whether he would like to interact with them or not. If a guest approaches or tries to pet your cat، he may feel threatened or fearful. Let your floof set the pace for guest interaction. In other words، let it be on your cat's terms.
3. Calming Diffusers Can Help Your Cat Stay Relaxed
Cats use pheromones to help them feel safe and calm. Managing your cat's stress through all the changes in the home during the holidays is much easier when you can mimic those calming pheromones. Instead of worrying about guests walking through the front door or whether holiday decorations will invite chaos، you can help your cat maintain a sense of calm.
The Comfort Zone Calming Diffuser mimics a cat's natural pheromones، communicating that everything is safe and secure. It can help your cat roll with the holidays — and the additional stimulation that has temporarily become part of her life. Plug the calming diffuser in a few days before the festivities begin، so it has time to start working.
4. Create a Safe Space for Your Cat
To keep stress levels down، create a place for your cat where he will feel comfortable and protected while observing all the new activity in the home. Consider using a cat tree، a covered bed under a table، or a pop-up cat tent to create a sense of privacy for her. Spray the hide-away with calming pheromones to make it inviting. If you have a kitten، a heated bed with a pillow that vibrates like a mother's heartbeat will help keep him calm.
Some cats might prefer to be confined to one area (like a bedroom) with the door shut. This space should have all the necessary items (food، water، litter box، toys، and a bed) for kitty to retreat when the holiday excitement is too much.
