Friday, July 1, 2016

Fourth of July and Pet Safety

This weekend, folks in the U.S. are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day.  And along with a nice three-day weekend, we get treated to the sights and sounds of tons of fireworks.

But what's fun for humans can often be traumatic - sometimes tragic - for our pets.

Did you know more pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other holiday?

Fourth of July 
Pet Safety Tips

DON'T:
Never take a pet to a fireworks display. Even the most even tempered animals can spook - and bolt! - at unfamiliar, loud noises.
And it's not as if we can explain to them what they're about to experience - all they would understand is that sudden, frightening loud noises are assaulting their tender ears!


DON'T:
And it's not okay to leave your pet in the car while attending a fireworks display, either. While the temperature outside is a comfortable 80 degrees, the temperature inside your car could reach as high as 120 - and this can prove fatal to your pet.

DO:
Provide a secure, comfortable, quiet place for your pet to rest while you're out.

You can encourage rest by participating in a fun, vigorous playtime before the fireworks begin. That way pup or kitty will have run off any nervous energy!

DO:
Consider turning on the TV, radio or even a fan for your pet. This creates "white noise" that may help minimize the sound of the fireworks.


DO:
Play with your pet. Toys make great distractions, so engaging in a bit of fun will direct their attention away from scary noises.


DO:
And make sure your pet is identified, either by collar or microchip (or both!) so if they accidentally get away from you, their chances of recovery are greatly increased.

Fewer that 10% (on average) of companion animals find their way back home once lost.


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Faraday the fraidy cat #4thofJulyPetSafety #petsafety #independencedaypets #petsandfireworks
Mr. Fraidy Cat isn't fond of this holiday, so these tips sure help him!



      Wishing you all a fun and festive 4th of July!





10 comments:

  1. Great tips for any celebration with fireworks ! Our 4th of July is 1st of August. Purrs

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  2. We live in a fire hazard zone in the hills in a drought area, so my human isn't going anywhere for the fourth! She is staying home with carriers ready in case someone gets stupid with fireworks in our neighborhood. At least she will be able to watch some fireworks from the Rose Bowl and/ or Dodger Stadium off in the distance.

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  3. Have a wonderful 4th, and hope Maxie Allie and Faraday all get to have a restful day too. Purrs ERin

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  4. Great tips! I'm liking the holiday less and less every year... just too much noise that drags on for days. Our poor animal friends just don't understand all the fuss.

    Have a great weekend, and yes, we popped by to read your pawsome "About" page! Purrs from Deb and the Zee/Zoey gang

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  5. Great tips! Mommy HATES the boomers when they start,and she's always worried that we're OK.

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  6. The kitties and I are not at all bothered, but little Bailie is scared of all the boomers. Happy 4th weekend!

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  7. Great tips. I am trying to keep my cats calm now while neighbors are shooting them off. I shut the windows and turned up the tv.

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  8. Eesh. Last year people set off fireworks for 9 hours straight in the courtyard just outside our house. It was on and off - just as Momma was about to call the police (it's illegal where we live), they'd stop - only to start up a half hour later. I was so stressed I couldn't nap or anything. Finally, at 1am on the 5th, my Momma turned on her music really loud to drown out the noise and I passed out on my cat tree! Usually, I don't like her music, but this time I was glad she had it (and she was nice enough NOT to sing along this time). Awesome tips :) ~Bear Cat

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