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Cats Protection calls this a cat curfew." }, { "question": "Where should a cat's fireworks den go?", "answer": "Wherever your cat already goes when worried. PDSA says many cats feel safest up high, on a shelf or a wardrobe, but a den behind the sofa, under a table or in a large empty cupboard also works. Build it a few weeks early, and never pull a cat out of it." }, { "question": "Why check my cat's microchip details before Bonfire Night?", "answer": "Because a frightened cat may bolt through any open window or door. Cats Protection and PDSA both say to keep your address and phone number up to date on the microchip database, which gives you a better chance of being reunited if your cat runs off." }, { "question": "Should I use a pheromone diffuser for fireworks?", "answer": "Ask your vet. Cats Protection and PDSA both mention plug-in pheromone diffusers, started a few weeks before fireworks season, but this page does not list calming products. Your vet can say whether one suits your cat, alongside the den, curtains and background noise covered here." }, { "question": "What if my cat is still scared of fireworks?", "answer": "Speak to your vet, well before the season. PDSA says a vet may prescribe short-term medication for the night or refer you to an accredited behaviourist, and warns never to give a cat medication that was not prescribed for them." } ], "sources": [ { "name": "Cats Protection: cats and fireworks", "url": "https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/home-and-environment/fireworks", "checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "name": "PDSA: cats and fireworks", "url": "https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/other-veterinary-advice/cats-and-fireworks", "checked": "2026-09-26" }, { "name": "Cats Protection: cats and toileting", "url": "https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/cat-behaviour/toileting", "checked": "2026-09-26" } ], "related": [ { "title": "What to buy for Bonfire Night with a dog", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/bonfire-night-with-a-dog/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/bonfire-night-with-a-dog.json" }, { "title": "What to buy for a new kitten", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-new-kitten/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/a-new-kitten.json" }, { "title": "What to buy for an older cat", "url": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/an-older-cat/", "json": "https://whattobuyfor.co.uk/an-older-cat.json" } ] }