Keep Your Pets Safe On July 4th!

The 4th of July celebrations are all about fireworks and parties. Every year, the special occasion is celebrated with lots of parades, fireworks, concerts as well as parties with friends and family.

The 4th of July can be a fun holiday to spend with your family and friends. It’s a wonderful time for everyone to gather and share meaningful memories!

Well, our pets are not very fond of fireworks, loud music, and big crowds. For them, it can be a confusing and stressful time of the year. If you’re planning to keep your pets safe on the 4th of July, make sure to follow these helpful tips:

Keep your pets indoors
You should keep your pets indoors during the 4th of July celebrations. Having them indoors is still not enough as they can hear the fireworks and see them through the windows.
•You can create a safe and comfy place for your four-legged member in your house.
•Make sure that the doors and windows are closed to reduce the noise.
•Keep them in a quiet room with calm music, comfy bedding, and their favorite toys.

Give them plenty of daytime exercise
Pets, especially dogs, need exercise and playtime to release their pent-up energy. With excess energy, they might develop anxiety symptoms and other behavior issues. Some pooches even become destructive and bite their way to escape. Try taking them out for some physical activities. If you are fortunate, they may become too tired to care about outside festivities.

Wear proper collar with ID tags
No matter where you’re keeping your four-legged friend, make sure their ID collar is on and updated. If you’ll be outside with your pet, keep him on the leash and be prepared for sudden attempts to run and escape. Write your name, permanent address, and contact number. You must double-check that your contact information listed is up to date, as well as making sure they are wearing their ID tags.

Secure all windows and doors
Check that all possible escape exits, like windows and doors, are secure. Make sure all of your guests at parties are aware that you are trying to keep your pet inside.

Keep pets away from dangerous food
The common July Fourth foods that are not safe for your dogs during July 4th celebrations include cakes, cookies, pies, beer, and wine. Avoid offering your dog cooked bones as they are likely to splinter and can cause severe damage to your dog’s stomach and intestines.

Don’t let pets near fireworks
Everyone loves fireworks during the 4th of July celebration but some dogs are frightened of them. The loud noise of the fireworks might scare them and many of them become overly stressed out. You must ensure that your pet is safe and away from the fireworks’ leftovers. Your pet’s fur can easily catch fire if it gets too close to a flame. Fireworks and sparklers have toxic ingredients in them. You don’t want your four-legged buddy to be sniffing around these chemicals! Loud noise from fireworks can cause hearing loss in dogs if they are too close when they explode.

Natural calming remedies
You can try calming remedies to make your anxious dog feel relaxed. Lavender oil and CBD oil are among the most prominent remedies for natural dog stress relief.

Wrapping up
We often hear stories about unpleasant incidents during the 4th of July celebration. Not all pets are the same. They don’t want to accompany you to the local park to view the fireworks extravaganza. Your fur buddy would probably prefer to stay home where they feel secure until the festivities have ended. Just be mindful of your dog’s safety, enjoyment, and comfort.