July 4th is a great time to get together with
friends and family for picnics, barbecues, camp outs, and of course, fireworks.
But not everyone is a fan of the light shows and noise that
come with July 4th festivities. Pets are especially sensitive, and as a pet
owner, take a few minutes to make your four-legged friend comfortable before you head out to
your holiday event. After all, they’ll be home without you for comfort, so take
the necessary steps to make them feel secure while you’re away.
Below are a few pet safety precautions from the ASPCA’s website to keep in mind this July 4th:
- If you’re planning to set off fireworks at a backyard picnic, make sure your pet is in a safe room inside the house to minimize their exposure to the sound.
- Do not set off any
fireworks near pets.
- Make sure your pets are
wearing their ID tags in case they escape during a fireworks display.
- Never leave alcoholic drinks
unattended around pets. (Alcohol can be poisonous!)
- Do not apply sunscreen to
your pet unless it’s specifically labeled safe for pets.
- Keep citronella candles,
tiki torch oils, and other outdoor flammables away from your pets. The
sweet fragrance of the citronella might entice them, but ingesting these
items can cause severe gastrointestinal problems, if not death.
According to Petfinder.com, more pets go missing on July 4
than any other day of the year. We all
love our pets and like to spend time with them, but risking their health and
safety is a risk we shouldn’t take just for a backyard celebration. Instead of
exposing them to harmful chemicals or bothersome noise, do the right thing for your
pet—keep them inside and away from the crowd.
What other pet safety
tips would you add? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
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