The 4th of July is right around the corner. While the festivities and fireworks may be fun for us, this holiday celebration can be frightening for our pets, which is why it’s a good time to talk about anxious pets — what triggers their stress, and solutions.
Anxiety Is Very Real
One in 3 dogs and cats show signs of anxiousness during their lifetime. Different pets have different triggers. What helps is identifying if they suffer from anxiousness and what triggers it.
Loud Noise = A Complete No-No
The most common triggers are loud noises. Have you ever noticed your pet hides under the bed, pants, or shakes while there’s a thunderstorm? Thunderstorms are a common source of stress in dogs and cats. Some pets may even sense a storm coming and begin pacing and panting before it arrives.
You Enjoy Fireworks, But Does Your Fur Baby Enjoy Them, Too?
4th of July anxiety in pets is real! The 4th of July, the day more dogs go missing than any other, is quite possibly the most stressful time of year for our furry family members. Because their senses are so acute, bright lights and noise cause a great deal of worry and anxiousness in our pets. It causes physical disorientation and a flight response, and many animals try to flee in panic.
Lots of “Alone” Time (They Can’t Just Snooze All Day Long)
Then there’s separation anxiety, caused by leaving your pets alone when you go out. Separation anxiety in dogs is very common. If you see your pets causing havoc while you’re away, it’s not because they’re misbehaving. They’re just anxious because you, their pack leader, was out of sight.
Anxious While Traveling?
Planning to go road-tripping to the lakeside to enjoy the festivities? We hate to break it to you, but your fur baby may not approve of the idea if they get nervous when traveling. Stress from travel involves feeling anxious when riding in cars, or even planes. Often small doggos tend to feel nauseous in cars. It’s because they know they’re moving, but they can’t see it. Letting them see out the window can help, or keeping them occupied with their favorite toys or music could help save the day.
Agitation Around Strangers
Expecting a huge crowd for your 4th of July weekend party? The additional traffic and unfamiliar faces can cause major stress for our pets. Some planning beforehand can help. Make sure to confine your fur baby to a safe space away from all the noise before you start moving the furniture and doing the preps. Keeping some treats handy and just being there to comfort them is good enough.
3 Tips to Soothe Your Fur Baby This Holiday
So, how can we help our furry buds tackle their anxiety during the festivities? Here’s our take on this:
1. Swaddling And Using Essential Oils Can Be Beneficial
Swaddling your fur baby in tight clothing tends to comfort them (just like babies). There are also diffusers with essential oils or pheromones that can help calm separation anxiety in dogs. However, it can be challenging to keep your pets in the room with the diffuser, especially if they don’t like being alone when they’re anxious.
2. OTC Anxiety Solutions Can Help
There are also over-the-counter solutions for separation anxiety in dogs, which come with their own sets of drawbacks. Many pet parents aren’t okay with giving medications to their pets so frequently. Secondly, if a situation has already triggered their stress levels, then it’s sort of “game over.” Keep 4th of July treats for dogs handy for such situations.
3. CBD Supplementation (The Best Approach, Really)
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This is why we think the best thing you can do is to incorporate natural supplements. pawTree Chillax is the perfect
solution. Natural, no side effects, works for both dogs and cats and it’s packed with effective ingredients! It
includes hemp seed oil and powder and passionflower to target stress and tension. The chamomile and ginger alleviate
nausea. Al tryptophan increases serotonin to promote relaxation. Valerian, thiamine and magnesium can help your fur
babies sleep peacefully.
Another soothing solution is the pawTree CBD
Mega, a high-quality CBD for pets. It is
the most comprehensive
solution because its ingredients target all the facets of stress, promote calming due to anxiety, aid in occasional
aches and discomfort, support a healthy immune system, and bring overall vitality to your fur baby. Pair this with
pawTree Chillax to the Max™ CBD Bone,
and you’ve got a winning combination! Let your
doggo chew on the CBD bone and
benefit from the CBD herbal supplement it is coated with.
We hope these tips will help you have a safe, fun-filled, and stress-free 4th of July weekend with your bestie.
P.S. Make sure to keep those anxiety triggers in check and some yummy treats handy to soothe your fur baby.
May the festive spirits bring you and your loved ones lots of love, laughter and joy!
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