It's summer. I hope this finds your pet and you doing well and having some summer fun.
We're past the fireworks. That is a relief for many of you and your pets. Fireworks may be pretty, but the terror and anxiety it causes in many pets is real and not a fun experience. And as the loving guardian you are, it's not a fun experience for you supporting your pet through the holiday.
The good news is fireworks are over until New Years.
Since it's still fresh in my mind, I'm offering a tip that can help calm your pets and help them feel safe in other uncomfortable situations.
And I'm combining it with the upcoming full moon in 3 days. Pets can get more animated during the full moon. For years, I could tell it was a full moon without looking because my cat, Tyler, would get extra anxious and active during that time. I would notice him starting to amp up a few days before the full moon and be really animated the night of the full moon then start tapering off after that. Somewhere along the line, I picked up on this fact. I would say to myself, it must be the full moon, go look it up and sure enough, it would be the full moon.
I have clients with pets who experience the same thing. Now that I'm more conscious and aware of that face, I track the moon cycles.
It makes sense, the moon affects the ocean and tides, why wouldn't it affect our pets and us since we are made mostly of water.
See below in Exercise for the Week, tips to help your pets feel calmer and more comfortable.
