How to help your cat survive the New Year: advice from a felinologist

21.12.2023 15:25

Domestic cats don't take holidays as easy as their owners think. For example, cats don't like strangers coming into the house.

Animals are no less irritated by pre-holiday chores and cleaning, as well as noise and other human joys.

Cleaning and New Year's chores, of course, create discomfort for the cat. At this moment, she tries to leave and not interfere. The environment does not improve her mood, but this is not stress yet, - felinologist Natalia Khrameshina told "Dobro.Zhurnal".

Owners of domestic cats should remember that treats from the table provoke animals.

In fact, pets do not understand what food is good for them and what is not. And this is already stress, experts believe.

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The next thing to keep in mind is the festive tinsel, which looks delicious to the cat.

After eating a Christmas tree decoration, your pet risks ending up on the operating table. Experts warn that the tinsel will not be excreted or absorbed naturally.

As for holiday fireworks and firecrackers, dogs are more afraid of them than cats.

However, if a young cat is frightened by a firecracker or fireworks, then there is no need to hold her back and convince her that the show is safe.

If the cat is scared of guests or noise and hides, it is better not to drag it out of its shelter. When the pet gets bored, it will come out to people on its own.

Earlier we talked about why cats jump on doors.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor