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There are many factors that influence our furbabies to become spooked during the 4th of July.
While we are all enjoying barbecues, many people are coming in and out of the house, people leaving the gate open to the yard as the say their hello’s to family and friends, our furbabies are having anxiety. They are on sensory overload and are looking to escape the “booms” They don’t know where the noise is coming from and they try to escape because they just don’t understand.
Here are tips for pet owners from a variety of pet experts on how to keep their furbabies safe this Fourth of July:
Be prepared
First, pet owners should make sure their dog is wearing an ID tag with the correct information. There are some new airtags your furbaby can wear on their collar which are light weight also, that have helped many with very close proximity of where their furbabies are lost. Secondly, owners should make sure their pet is microchipped — and double-check that the microchip is up to date.
Make sure to check that your pet’s microchip is registered and contains the correct name and your current phone number and address, otherwise there’s no easy way to reach you if they’re lost and than found.
Leave pets at home
PETA stresses for owners to never bring animals along to watch fireworks displays. Instead, leave them at home indoors and never have them tethered or chained outside.
Tire them out beforehand
If it’s cool enough outside on July Fourth weekend, we recommend taking dogs for a long walk or to play at a dog park before the fireworks begin in an effort to help tire them out.
Create a safe space
Michelson Found Animals Foundation recommends creating a safe, escape-proof space in the home.
"Lower the blinds, close the windows, provide a bed or crate where they feel comfortable, offer a special chew or toy to distract them and turn on the TV or radio to help mask the noises outside," the foundation said.
Try a calming aid
To help reduce a pet’s stress and anxiety from the noise, there are a variety of medications and supplements that can help. We recommend - Proper Canna Pet 600 mg Peanut Butter CBD oil
Wrap them up
Michelson Found Animals Foundation says that confining movement in dogs and cats actually has a calming effect on them. There are anti-anxiety wraps or coats made for animals — or even a scarf can get the job done in a pinch.
Check the locks
Prior to any fireworks display, make sure doors, gates and windows are all closed to help muzzle the loud sounds and prevent an escape.
Keep festivities out of reach
Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them, as those drinks have the potential to poison animals, according to the ASPCA. The same goes for citronella candles, insect coils and tiki torch oil products — as well as glow jewelry which contains a luminescent substance that is highly toxic.
If you come across furbabies who have gotten out.
Please know Animal Control is going to be busy the next few days. Please post to Next Door 1st and then the local social media lost and found pages. Be sure to list cross streets and a pictures. That way we can get the word out there and get these babies back home! They are just needing their parents ♥️🐾
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