06/24/2026
Dogs and cats have a much higher sense of hearing than us humans do. While we may hear fireworks as musical pops, our pets experience them with much higher intensity. 🎆
As with thunder and lightning, the loud booms of fireworks are unpredictable and cause a lot of confusion for our pets. Cats and dogs cannot understand what is happening when they hear fireworks, which instinctively triggers their fight-or-flight response to unknown threats. 🙀
When you know fireworks will soon be lighting up the sky nearby, act quickly to prepare before the event date using our guide: thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/how-to-calm-pets-during-fireworks