Pet Safety for Fourth of July – Tag You’re It!

Pet Safety for Fourth of July – Tag You’re It!Pet Safety for Fourth of July - Tag You're It!

Fourth of July is scary for pets, loud booming fireworks put animals in a fight or flight mode. Please practice pet safety by having pet identification tags on your pets, that your home is secure, and keep them inside.

If your pet doesn’t have a tag and collar, there’s still time to go out and buy one! If you plan on going out, double-check your home. Dogs like Houdini the Husky here and cats are acrobats that can climb and squeeze or dig through the tiniest of spaces. Creating white noise by leaving on some soft soothing music or turn on that noisy fan to help relax your pet.

If you know your pet doesn’t do well with loud noises, make arrangements for someone to doggie sit. For extreme anxiety issues talk to your veterinarian, there are many natural calming and anxiety relief treatments you may be able to give your pet.

Please use all caution necessary around fireworks and leave your dog at home. Dogs I’ve seen at firework shows look terrified. If you light fireworks off in the yard, make sure your dog is secure in a different area. Some fond childhood memories are around the Fourth of July. I remember my little brother and I playing with charcoal snakes, lighting off bottle rockets, and firecrackers in the middle of the street. Have fun and celebrate our nation’s freedoms.

Be kind to each other and remember pet safety on the 4th of July!

If you own pets, please identify them. Think of it as insurance, hopefully, it will help if something unexpected occurs. More people are willing to stop and help if they see tags on a stray. Give your pets a chance.