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July 4th Safety Tips
The 4th of July is a time for people to celebrate with family & friends, the same parties and fireworks we enjoy can be very scary and confusing to our pets. Fireworks and other loud noises can cause even the most stable, social dog to suffer mild anxiety up to a full blown panic attack. When our pets panic they run...and run...and run.
There are more lost dogs and cats on the Fourth of July than on any other single day of the year. Rescue shelters report an average spike of three times the amount of lost pets on this holiday. Many of these pets are never reunited with their families.
Here are a few tips to help you keep your pet safe and happy this holiday. - The easiest and simplest thing to keep them safe is to keep them indoors
- Be sure that your pet is wearing correct ID tags
- Do not take them to a fireworks display
- If you go out play soothing music or have the TV on to provide a buffer to the outdoor noise
If this is your first 4th of July with your dog consider forgoing the fireworks this year and celebrate with your pup at home so you can observe how he/she responds to the noise. Remember, you know July 4th is for celebrating but your dog does not. Have a very safe an happy holiday! |
