Is your pet afraid of fireworks? A pheromone diffuser helped calm and relax my dog during fireworks season

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Fireworks season is just around the corner and as much as we love to see the sky filled with colorful fireworks it can be a stressful time for our pets. The loud noises and bright lights can cause unnecessary anxiety to our beloved pets.

Here at Pets Radar, we have many suggestions on the best ways to calm your dog during fireworks and a host of tips on calming a scared cat from our expert pet behavior consultants.

One of the best options that really worked on my dog Terry, a normally feisty Lakeland Terrier, was a vet-recommended pheromone diffuser. It's proven to be a simple and effective addition to combat anxiety and helped soothe the stress response that scared dogs and cats experience.

A pheromone diffuser uses a synthetic copy of your pet's natural pheromones to send a calming message that everything is okay and can potentially ease your pet stress-free through the fireworks season. However, every animal is an individual, and it's worth discussing your pet's needs if their stress levels are particularly high.

Below I've added a few variants of dog and cat pheromone diffusers, which have well-timed discounts at Amazon – so they are also a cost-effective solution as well as being generally effective. These deals are territory-specific to US and UK shoppers.

Dog Pheromone Diffuser Deals

Adaptil Dog Calming Pheromone Diffuser:Was $26.99, now $23.99 at Amazon USWas £32.76, now £18.79 at Amazon UK

Adaptil Dog Calming Pheromone Diffuser:
Was $26.99, now $23.99 at Amazon US
Was £32.76, now £18.79 at Amazon UK
The Adaptil Dog Calming Pheromone Diffuser comes vet-recommended and is a best-selling solution to help calm and relax your dog at home. It's a drug-free solution and can help reduce the stress caused by fireworks.

ThunderEase Dog Pheromone Diffuser: Was $24.99, now $18.88 at Amazon US

ThunderEase Dog Pheromone Diffuser:
Was
$24.99, now $18.88 at Amazon US

ThunderEase is drug-free and helps ease your dog’s stress-related behaviors by mimicking the calming pheromone that a mother dog releases while nursing her puppies. More than 80% of pet parents surveyed reported improvement in their pet’s signs of stress when using ThunderEase.

Beaphar CaniComfort Pheromone Diffuser: Was £19.99, now £13.81 at Amazon UK

Beaphar CaniComfort Pheromone Diffuser:
Was
£19.99, now £13.81 at Amazon UK

The Beaphar CaniComfort Pheromone Diffuser like most diffusers plugs into a socket within the room where your dog spends most time. It will release calming pheromone messages, is effective in an area of up to 70m² and lasts for 30 days.

Cat Pheromone Diffuser Deals

Feliway Classic Cat Pheromone Diffuser:Was $24.99, now $19.29 at Amazon USWas £39.94, now £15.52 at Amazon UK

Feliway Classic Cat Pheromone Diffuser:
Was $24.99, now $19.29 at Amazon US
Was £39.94, now £15.52 at Amazon UK
The Feliway Classic pheromone diffuser for cats has been developed with over 25 years of science and research into pet welfare, to help relax and de-stress your feline friend. The starter pack comes with a 48ml vial of Feliway Classic which will last up to 30 days.

Feliway Optimum Cat Pheromone Diffuser: Was $29.99, now $23.60 at Amazon US

Feliway Optimum Cat Pheromone Diffuser:
Was
$29.99, now $23.60 at Amazon US

Feliway Optimum is the brand's patented pheromone solution which they say is designed to help cats with more signs of stress, in more situations, and calms cats better than ever. Cat owners reported more than a 70% reduction in scratching, urine spraying, conflict, and hiding when using Feliway Optimum.

Beaphar CatComfort Pheromone Diffuser: Was £19.99, now £14.73 at Amazon UK

Beaphar CatComfort Pheromone Diffuser:
Was
£19.99, now £14.73 at Amazon UK

Specifically designed for cats of all ages, including kittens from birth. It calms stressful situations like fireworks without sedation and does not affect humans or other pets.
The Beaphar is a simple plug-and-go and lasts for up to 30 days.

Another useful solution to your pet's stress and behavior is to use one of the best pet cameras. They are an extra resource to have on your side especially if you have to leave your pet home alone during fireworks season.

Pet cameras can help you monitor your pet and provide reassurance with some models having two-way audio that allows you to connect to Alexa devices and deliver reassurance to your pet in real time.

Below I've added some of the best deals on pet cameras that will show prices in your territory automatically.

Paul Brett
Deals writer

Paul is a deals writer for PetsRadar sourcing all the best discounts and offers for your furry friends. Paul is a seasoned writer, joining the deals team after writing for Bike Perfect for two years, he has also authored numerous articles for renowned publications including Cycling News, Cycling Weekly, Advnture and PetsRadar’s sister title Horse & Hound. Paul has written his own book Mountaineering in the Scottish Highlands and is the founder of Proper Adventure and Proper Cycling magazines. Most weekends, he is on adventures in the Scottish Highlands with his trusty sidekick Terry, the Lakeland Terrier.