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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This 4th of July Holiday

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This 4th of July Holiday


The following are some important tips to make the coming 4th of July Holiday safe for you and your pets.

Keep pets inside. The best situation for your pet is to be at home with you. If your holiday plans take you elsewhere, it is best to leave your pet inside the house. Sometimes frightened animals will try to seek refuge from noise and confusion by chewing through ropes, jumping fences or running away. Keeping them indoors will assure that they won't get lost.

It's a good idea to leave a radio or TV set on to drown out the load firework noises.
If you have an animal that is nervous or predisposed to stress, you might want to consult with your veterinarian about having tranquilizers on hand during the July 4th holiday. The vet will prescribe according to weight, age and condition of the pet. It is important to consult a veterinarian because tranquilizers can overdose or become toxic when combined with other medications, flea collars or sprays.


Make sure your pets are wearing proper ID tags with at least two phone numbers listed on them on the outside and a registered microchip on the inside.

Don't leave pets outside, even in a fenced yard, anytime when fireworks are being set off in the neighborhood.

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