Hello!
Fourth of July is an excited holiday, filled with fun, BBQ, and fireworks. However, what might seem like a good time for you could be a horrible time for pets.
Did You Know? More pets go missing on Fourth of July than any other holiday due to distracted pet owners and scary fireworks.
To help you enjoy your holiday while your pets stay safe, we wanted to offer top safety tips to follow…
- Animals are drawn to the delicious smell of what’s on the BBQ as much as we are. Keep an eye on your pet and make sure you keep them away from matches, lighters, and BBQs to avoid fire hazards and burns.
- Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended. Alcohol is very toxic to animals and their curiosity might get the best of them with an unattended drink.
- If outdoors, make sure any sunscreen or insect repellent is safe for animal use before applying – not all are.
- Don’t put glow products (i.e. sticks, necklaces, etc.) on your pet. Yes, these products aren’t highly toxic, but ingestion can result in excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers.
- Regarding the main event: Fireworks
- Keep animals away from all fireworks.
- When going to a special Fourth of July event, keep your pet at home.
- Give your pet a safe, quiet place inside the house for shelter. Putting the T.V. on or playing soothing music can help too.
- In case your pet does get out without you knowing, make sure they have a collar on with your information and/or their chip information is up to date.
For helpful products like a Thundershirt or other calming aids, shop 1-800-PetMeds. Not only are they the affordable choice for pet medication and supplies, they also care about shelter animals and will give our shelter a generous donation when you shop through our special link.
In the end, while some animals do better with the festivities than others, it’s still a stressful time for your pet. Keeping the above tips and product options in mind will help alleviate any issues that might arise while you enjoy your time.
Happy Fourth of July!
Thank you,
Clifford’s Army Rescue