Independence Day is Saturday and celebrations are already underway. While fun for us, the noisy festivities can scare pets and some run away. Plus, the foods we like can be unhealthful for them and firework debris can be dangerous. The American Veterinary Medical Association has helpful safety tips worth sharing.
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association. Link. Make sure your pets – cats and dogs alike – have identification tags with up-to-date information. If you have horses, you might consider marking a safety (breakaway) halter with your contact information and leaving it on your horse during this stressful time.
Also see: Fear Free 4th resources, Free Fear Happy Homes. June 16, 2020. Registration required; no cost.
Also see: Fireworks and Thunderstorms: Addressing Your Pets Anxiety, The Bridge Club Pets on Facebook Live, June 30, 2020. Link. Dr. Amy Pike, DVM, DACVB, IAABC-CABC discusses noise aversion with pet owners.