Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Fireworks!!

Hammy doesn't really like loud noises. He freaks out a bit when there are storms and stuff.

Every year there is an event in New Zealand called 'Guy Fawkes Day'. It's a bit like Halloween, but with fireworks. This year Guy Fawkes fell on a weekday, so that meant that they did the fireworks not only on the day, but also on the weekend.

This is how Hammy usually is when there are fireworks:

WAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!
This year, Rumblemum decided to be prepared. She's been getting this 'Happy' supplement from Epic Health to try and help Hammy feel better about things that usually freak him out. All week she dosed our food with the 'Happy' in preparation of the noise.

So this is how Hammy was this year for the fireworks:

ZzzZzzzz

... Ok, so not quite. But what did happen this year is that Rumbledad, me and Hammy ALL sat at the window together watching the fireworks! Hammy and I were both unfazed by the noise, even though it was much louder here than in our previous apartment. We used to hide under the bed, and we wouldn't come out for ages after, but not this year!

We're big fans of Epic Health- and in the interest of full disclosure we want to say that while we got a bottle of Happy to try, we've since bought a bottle and will buy more - it works wonderfully. In fact a lady that Rumblemum works with bought a bottle for her kitty because he was over-grooming himself, and within two days of using it he'd stopped over-grooming and was being super smooch-y again!

And speaking of super smooch-y...
I'm cool as a cucumber! 


34 comments:

Sparkle said...

Wow, that is pretty amazing! My human wishes there was something that would make me stop being mean to Binga and Boodie when they come back from the vet! What can I say? They stink when they come back and it's disgusting.

Hannah and Lucy said...

It's good to find something that actually works.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Sushi said...

Oh wow, the first photo was fierce!

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

This is such good news!!!! Those fireworks must have been beautiful.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Sounds like that stuff works. That's great cause it's no fun to be afraid. Like Sam is of thunder.

Amy with Epic Pet Health said...

Hello Rumblemum, Rumbles and Hammy,

I am SO glad that you were able to enjoy the fireworks this year. Guy Fawkes Day sounds like fun and your photos are priceless! Thank you for letting others know about your experiences with the Happy formula.
Luke says hi too.

Amy Swartz with Epic Pet Health

Katie Isabella said...

Oh thank you all of you in the Rumble Family! Let me see if that is available here. xoxox

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood...we due knot like firez werkz either...once 4th of joo lie gets heer peepulz bee shootin em off for DAYZ.....we saw a coyotez run thru de nayborhood a few bak him wuz that scared oh em !!! hope itz quieter now ~~~

Elyse K said...

Dear Rumbles and Hammy ... Cassie doesn't like fireworks either. I'm glad Rumblemum found something to help! I am sending gentle petting to TWO cool kitties! xoxo

Jacqueline said...

We HATE fireworks too!...That is a great product, thanks for letting our Mommy know about it...You two are both so handsome!...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

Mariodacat said...

Oh those dang fireworks. They scare most of us kitties. It's good you found Happy juice - we're going to keep that in mind.

Brian's Home Blog said...

WOW! I'm glad that Happy worked, we could use that too!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is good that your Happy kept you calm. Eric used to like watching fireworks in the distance but I never liked them much. This year I was really scared by all the bangs.

Texas, a Cat in... Austin said...

Glad the Epic Health worked!

GLOGIRLY said...

Wow!!! That's quite an endorsement!
We need to check into this Happy stuff! Sometimes Waffles can be as loud as Guy Fawkes.
; ) katie

GLOGIRLY said...

Wow!!! That's quite an endorsement!
We need to check into this Happy stuff! Sometimes Waffles can be as loud as Guy Fawkes.
; ) katie

GLOGIRLY said...

Wow!!! That's quite an endorsement!
We need to check into this Happy stuff! Sometimes Waffles can be as loud as Guy Fawkes.
; ) katie

GLOGIRLY said...

Wow!!! That's quite an endorsement!
We need to check into this Happy stuff! Sometimes Waffles can be as loud as Guy Fawkes.
; ) katie

GLOGIRLY said...

three strikes!
I'm OUT!

The Island Cats said...

We think we could use some of this Happy stuff. :)

A Tonl said...

MOWZERS, that's pretty impressive stuff if you guys were that calm!!

Furries said...

We're glad to hear the "Happy" made it easier for you to enjoy the fireworks.

BeadedTail said...

I could use some of that since I get so worked up with loud noises. I get worked up seeing handsome Mancats too!

Purrs,
Angel

Gigi said...

Rumbles, you are DEVILISHLY handsome! Hey--why don't we in the U.S. celebrate Guy Fawkes Day?? Ohhh, right....he failed, didn't he! (Tee-hee, I am wicked!)

RedSetter said...

Red did very well this year even though I forgot to give him his chillout powder. Magic as usual ignored the whole shebang!

Unknown said...

Rumbles, I am so glad the Epic supplements are working for you and Hammy (and now your mom's friend's kitty as well)!! Totally pawesome!
*Cairn cuddles*
Oz

Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101) said...

This is really good to know. We usually use Rescue Remedy. I wonder Happy is available in the U.S.?

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

What a great magicbottle !
XOXO

Swami Zoe said...

YOu are so brave! I would hide under the covers! Me-Ommmmmm

Gigi said...

My Human said I needed come back and apologize for my insensitive comments. Yes, I am really sor---

Aw, who am I kidding? Ha ha ha!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you guys are nippin' into the good stuff. Maybe I need some of that because I'm scared of EVERYTHING...except handsome mancats!

Anonymous said...

WOW Rumble x

Andrea said...

Uh...is there a link to where we could buy this "Happy" ? We have tried Rescue Remedy but it wasn't quite as helpful as we would have liked.

Kitties Blue said...

Mom has been putting calming collars on us, and they work pretty well. This stuff sounds even better. Do they have it in the states? She's going to see if she can find some. Thanks for telling us about it. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo