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Melissa Breyer

Dog Safety Tips for Fourth of July

posted by Melissa Breyer Jun 28, 2009 5:07 am
filed under: 4th of July, Dogs, Holidays, Pets, Safety, , ,
Dog Safety Tips for Fourth of July
62 comments

While we might associate the thump and boom of fireworks with festivity and a great display, many of our canine companions are completely freaked out by Fourth of July noises. Some dogs cower and shiver, some panic and try to escape from their homes.

We checked in with the The Humane Society to gather some advice for the pooches, here’s what they had to offer:

1. Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.

2. Do not leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe inside a car, your pet can suffer serious health effects–even death–in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen.

3. Keep your pets indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you’ve removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you’re attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.

4. If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.

To get learn more, see July 4th Fireworks Are No Blast For Pets.

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Ere E.
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  • Aug 22, 2009 11:59 AM

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Paul Smith

Just another comment...kelli, have you tried talking to them? I always had a good relationship with my neighbors, of course, I'm not a-hole either... maybe you should engage them in a conversation about mutual respect... just a thought, I could be wrong...

Paul Smith

I, and my dog, stevie, live by a river in the woods... no fireworks here... but when I lived in a large city, I did not take her to any fireworks... although she is gun trained, and has no problem with loud noises... it was just simplier to let her have the house to herself... I think she slept most of the time..

Ray P.
  • Ray P. says
  • Jul 8, 2009 4:36 AM

fireworks should definitely be banned for gud

Kelli Dudley

We live in a neighborhood where a lot of people (who doubtlessly could not tell you the historical significance of the holiday) find it prudent to give fireworks to their children.

I have found the perfect fix. Take very loud music (May I recommend Diamanda Galas or bagpipes?) and play it. Put speakers in window, facing out of open window. Turn stereo to full volume.

Close door and leave room, leaving remaining windows and doors in the house closed. (And taking your dogs and cats with you!)

The neighbors will soon go inside.

It works every year. We used bagpipe music three years ago and Diamanda last year and this year.

This works for loud parties and gatherings of all kinds, not just July 4.

Dave Brew

i think all firework should be band from the buying pubic and just have desplayes one as they are much better fireworks than the ones you can buy in the shop .and it only entice terroist to get the gun poweder etc etc and we all want to stop terroist bombing us

Maria I.

Can you turn on a radio to divert the loud bangs?? Use it as a distraction? This way the fireworks explosion will blend in with the music??

kari s.
  • kari s. says
  • Jul 3, 2009 11:08 AM

Thanks for getting the word out. Too many animals are lost and killed on the 4th - we gotta protect our pets!

Dee M.
  • Dee M. says
  • Jul 3, 2009 9:36 AM

Taking dogs with you to the fireworks is not good, i have seen people with dogs on leashes just scared to death with all those people all over the place, i keep my dogs at home in the family room with me, and put a movie on, i also do this when we are having a thunder storm, and make sure they go to the bathroom before it all gets started.

johnnie W.

Thanks everyone, I have a new toy terrier, named Lola, just the most wonderful little thing. She is a little over 6 months, Had been wondering what I was going to do about the 4th with her now I know. She and I will be staying at home. We can see some of the firworks from my backyard it will be enough this 1st year, and we will go from there. It doesn't seem to brother by cats,but thunder sure does, they all come and get under the cover with me. Wonder how they can tell the difference?

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