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Keep Your Pet Safe on the Fourth of July
Keep your pet indoors on the Fourth of July in a quiet
and isolated room with covered windows, or in the basement where there are
no windows, to help your pet feel safe and secure. Turn on a fan, a radio,
or TV to muffle the sound of fireworks. They'll provide familiar indoor sounds
and may help soothe your pet if it must be alone on this noisy holiday. Don't
bring your pet to a fireworks display.
If you know from past experience that your pet will suffer from
severe anxiety caused by the loud noise of fireworks, you may consider talking
with your vet several days in advance about giving your pet a mild tranquilizer.
If your pet behaves nervously by pacing, whining, or crying, distract
your pet by playing with him or doing something he enjoys. Don't stroke, pet,
or reassure him by saying, "Don't worry. It's okay." This may actually reinforce
your pet's anxious behavior.
Make sure your pet always wears an appropriately fitted collar
(you should be able to slip no more than two fingers beneath your dog's collar;
your cat should be wearing a stretch or safety collar) and an I.D. tag with
your current phone number and address. Your pet should also be wearing a current
license/rabies tag. You may want to talk with your veterinarian about also
providing your pet with a microchip I.D. implant, too, in case your pet loses
its collar and tags.
If your pet does stray away from home, visit our Lost
Pet Tips page.
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