Fireworks nights are often full of anticipation, excitement, and color, but there’s no denying that even quiet fireworks can reach very high decibels, so they can be loud. And those bright colors and sparkles, while wonderful, erupt with bangs and flashes that can be pretty confusing for humans, let alone animals – and it’s our pets who feel it most. is.
The UK will be hosting a Bonfire night this Saturday (November 5th).Amazon (opens in new tab) recognizes that this can be distressing for our feline friends, so we’ve teamed up with feline behaviorist Anita Kelsey and professional music composers to bring them to life through Alexa-enabled devices. We created a special playlist for animals to relax with. Using scientific research that confirmed that cats respond more positively to certain tones and frequencies, the team created a track designed to calm cats.
Music specially composed for cats can be accessed via voice command ‘A’Lexa, relax the cat”, which will allow your device to play the track and feel at ease.
For those who have dogs at home, Alexa can help in that scenario as well. A new Alexa routine, Press Paws, can calm your dog by using sound detection such as barking to trigger the routine. classic for dogs playlist.all you All you have to do is enable press the foot Click this link for Alexa routines (opens in new tab) Follow the on-screen instructions.
Of course, this is an option for those who already own the best Alexa speakers (opens in new tab) In fact, if you have a cat or dog, I don’t think those frequencies are particularly pleasing to the human ear.
If you don’t have Alexa, Anita has some tips for calming your pet this weekend. Keep scrolling to find out more and find out where she can buy an Alexa-enabled device if needed.
How to make your pet relax during fireworks night
1. Create a relaxing environment
Music can soften the sudden impact of the sound of fireworks. “Alexa, make the cat relax” Also “Alexa, make the dog relax‘ to hide the sound of the fireworks. Both features and many more are accessible through the Alexa app.
2. Calms energy
Our pets want reassurance from us. Therefore, it is important to calm your voice and facial expressions, sit quietly and reassure them that there is nothing to worry about.
3. Close the curtains
This will shut out sudden flashes, especially if your neighbors are setting off fireworks in their yard. It’s not just the sound of fireworks that’s terrifying, it’s the flashes of light that enter your home.
4. Keep pets indoors
As we know, fireworks can be set off in private gardens and public spaces on bonfire nights, so it’s better to keep your pets indoors so they can hide if needed. It’s safe. At home they feel safe and secure and it helps you relax knowing they are safe too.
5. Build a hideout
Make sure your pet has a covered basket, cardboard box, or other place to hide in a quiet place, such as under a bed or favorite cupboard. Allow them to stay there as long as they want and venture out when they choose. But go over to them with a tasty treat and see if they eat out of your hand. help with illness
6. Make pets comfortable with smart devices
Check in on your pet with the two-way talk feature on your Ring Indoor Cam or Stick Up Cam, or control your smart home with the Alexa app. For example, you can turn on the lights. Leaving your pet alone is not recommended, but these options are good if you need to leave the house temporarily.
