Prepare Your Pet for Fourth of July Fireworks

How can pet owners prepare their pets for Fourth of July fireworks?

There are many ways to reduce anxiety in pets when there are fireworks. First, place them in a comfortable sound proofed environment. Give them treats and toys to keep them distracted. Use the TV or stereo turned up to drown out the noise of the fireworks. Lastly, use prescription medications like tranquilizers to reduce anxiety.

How do you prevent pets from getting in to garbage from feasts, which often contain chicken bones?

Chicken bones can cause splinters or damage to the gastrointestinal tract or even blockage. Keep the pets away from the trash. Make sure the high fatty foods are also kept away from your pets as they can cause pancreatitis, which can be fatal.

How do you keep pets safe from the hot smoky BBQ?

Keep your pets inside, away from the hot barbeque, or even possibly crated in a cool inside environment.

Pets are outside more during the summer season what is the best way to prevent fleas and ticks on cats and dogs?

There are many great preventative options from topical, pills, sorresto collars, to flea shampoos and treating the environment before hand.

What should pet owners do with pets around pools?

You can teach your dog to swim or put a fence around your pool.

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