Saturday, July 4, 2015

4th of July and Pet Safety

This evening, folks in the U.S. will be celebrating 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?

Here are a few tips to help ensure your pets stay safe, healthy and happy this week:



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:
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.





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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!





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20 comments:

  1. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsJuly 4, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Happy Fourth of July!!

    Great tips...we are staying home, and meowmy is working...we hope the neighbors go to the big park to see fireworks instead of booming them in their own yard as they often do...shudder...

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  2. Summer at sparklecat.comJuly 4, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    My human is staying home with me on the Fourth! And she usually insists on going somewhere.

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  3. Mickey's MusingsJuly 4, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Happy July 4th !
    That is good advice. We purr your celebrations are quiet and fun.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  4. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)July 4, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Wonderful tips! We've had a neighbor setting off fireworks for days now and Truffles hasn't even flinched. My little girl's bravery amazes me!

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  5. brokenteepeeJuly 4, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Fireworks are banned here this year because it is so dry. I'm happy about that but not that it is so dry.

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  6. Quinn and Angel brandiJuly 4, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Very good advice! Hope you find a quiet way to celebrate!

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  7. ANGEL ABBYGRACEJuly 4, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Happy 4TH!
    We hope you have a great and safe holiday...without too many boomies!
    Annabelle,Boo,Ping, and Mr Jinx

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  8. meowmeowmansJuly 4, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Happy Independence Day, friends! We made it through the town fireworks last night --those radios, fans and TVs really do help. Stay safe, and let freedom ring!

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  9. My GBGV LifeJuly 4, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Hmmm...I have indoor cats who don't seem to care about fireworks. I guess I won't have any luck with cat bro Bert going missing. So sad for those poor pets who are spooked!

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  10. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJuly 4, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Great tips! The TV one is one of my faves (when we are home), I try to crank it up. Cody isn't bothered by fireworks but Dakota barks his head off! Have a safe 4th all! (((hugs)))

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  11. The Swiss CatsJuly 4, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Great advice ! Happy 4th of July ! Purrs

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  12. Memories of Eric and FlynnJuly 4, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Stay safe and have a Happy 4th of July!

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  13. Katnip LoungeJuly 4, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Happy Independence Day from a bunch of independent felines! Daddy jams tunes on the computer so we don't hear the boomies. We love it when he does this, we gather around and listen!! We especially like the Tijuana Brass...

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  14. pilch92July 4, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Great tips! Happy 4th!

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  15. The Island CatsJuly 4, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Those are some great tips. It's been pretty quiet here all day...but the noise is beginning! Happy 4th of July1!

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  16. UnknownJuly 4, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Happy Independence Day to all of yous from all of us and stay safe!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  17. Sweet PurrfectionsJuly 4, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Mom Paula is staying home with us during all of the fireworks today.

    Happy Independence Day from Truffle and Brulee. We hope you don't have to endure too many of those annoying firecrackers today.

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  18. M. K. ClintonJuly 4, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Purr-fect safety tips! Happy 4th of July weekend!

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  19. Katie IsabellaJuly 5, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Mommy held me till we went to bed.

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  20. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJuly 6, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    I am very fortunate my cats don't care.

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