The 4th of July is on us, and it can be a fun time for all…but, it can also be very stressful for your companion animals. Besides all the hustle and bustle going on, there will be a lot of excess noise which can really reek havoc with our pets. They are not use to the loud bangs and pops that occur during the various celebrations throughout the area and most of the time their first reaction will be to run.
- Be sure to have some type of I.D. on your pets (even if it’s a temporary piece of tape with your phone number written on it taped to their collars).
- Take precautions and place your dog or cat in a safe room where there will be less noise and their ability to take off is not as high.
- Check on their well-being frequently if you have a party going on.
- If you don’t put them in a safe room and want them with the family, keep them on their leash if possible.
- Watch them carefully around the new people visiting your home (children in particular). A normally friendly dog can become stressed in all the commotion and may snap at a stranger (especially if they get stepped on in the crowd).
- Leave your dog at home if you are going to celebrations at parks etc. The heat can be very uncomfortable for your dog and again, the crowds and noises can make them very anxious and nervous.
