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Dogs aren’t the only animals that hate fireworks
Since we used to live in a high rise in downtown Chicago that was constantly surrounded by honking car horns, sirens, shouting people and other street noises, I thought my cats were pretty unfazed by loud sounds. But after we moved to a quieter Northside neighborhood, a new fear was unlocked for them during Fourth of July weekend, when our neighbor chose the alley between our buildings (directly under my bedroom window) to light a string of firecrackers. They were so close (and so loud) the windows rattled and the floor shook — and my cats spent the next several weeks scared of any noise. They’re now terrified of anything that sounds like a firecracker.
So with this year’s Fourth of July around the corner, we’re taking plenty of precautions to make it as stress-free as possible for them. There’s a common misconception that only dogs are afraid of loud noises, but fireworks can spook cats too. When they’re scared, they might hide, urinate in inappropriate places, vocalize or engage in bad behavior. In extreme cases, they might even run away, which is why your first line of defense is keeping your cat indoors and having them microchipped.
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