Your Pet and 'Game Days': How to Prevent Stress and Anxiety in Dogs and Cats

Our pets don't understand World Cup matches, championships, or sports rivalries. For them, the entire universe comes down to one thing: us. Their world lights up when we look at them, and their hearts calm when they hear our voices. They depend so much on our affection and care that when the house fills with shouts of goals, jumps, and tension, they don't see a game; they perceive that their most beloved humans are in an incomprehensible state of agitation, and fear begins to take hold of them.

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Why does my dog get scared by game shouts?

For a dog, whose hearing can pick up sounds four times farther away than ours, or for a cat, who perceives the most subtle vibrations in the house, a soccer match can be a truly overwhelming experience.

Fireworks in the streets, horns, and our own sudden shouts raise their stress hormones to alarming levels. Seeing your dog stressed by noise, trembling uncontrollably under the bed, panting desperately, or seeing anxiety in cats due to fireworks to the point where they hide in the darkest corner of the closet worries and affects us too. They suffer in silence because they don't understand what's happening; they just look to us, hoping we'll restore the peace they so desperately need.

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But the danger on game days doesn't just come through their ears. Amidst the excitement, tables are filled with snacks, chips, chicken wings, and dressings that smell delicious to them. It's very easy for them to end up eating foods that are extremely harmful to their tummies, either due to our oversight or that of guests, or by giving in to that tender look that disarms us. Dietary indiscretion isn't just a simple overeating; it can quickly turn into a painful case of gastroenteritis, with vomiting, liquid diarrhea, and colic that completely extinguish their joy and fill the home with anguish.

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What to do if my cat hides because of the noise?

Making them a part of our lives means protecting them when their environment becomes chaotic. Fortunately, today we can help them navigate these times with complete tranquility and well-being thanks to clinical-grade natural alternatives developed with all the love they deserve:

• Peace for their senses: If, despite your attempts to calm him, you see your dog stressed by noise, experiencing nervousness and extreme anxiety during games, Waggy's Relax natural calming supplement for dogs is a wonderful support. Its formula with green tea extract, ashwagandha, passionflower, and valerian helps to calm their nervous system gently and safely, allowing them to rest by your side while you enjoy the game, and for cats, a moment of tranquility can be achieved with Waggy's Calming soft treats, which are the best allies for reducing stress from visitors and noise.

• Relief for their tummies: If your dog has managed to snatch a snack from the table and begins to show stomach discomfort, Waggy’s Belly is the ideal digestive ally. Thanks to its combination of natural ingredients, it reduces inflammation in their digestive system, combats bothersome gas, and quickly restores firmness to their stool.

Our companions give us their entire lives without asking for anything in return. In these festive days, be their safe haven. If you notice your dog stressed by noise, identify anxiety in cats due to fireworks, and at any sign of pain, extreme fear, or persistent discomfort, don't ignore it: Visit your local vet and ensure they have the quality of life they deserve.

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