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Pets Need Independence from Fireworks

Holidays involving fireworks bring in the highest numbers of injured and lost animals to the Humane Society. Helping Hands reminds pet owners to keep ID tags current in case a pet becomes lost.

To avoid injury to your pets, supervise all the fireworks near your animals and your home. It is best to place your pets in a secure area like your basement, screened porch or garage with proper ventilation. Avoid leaving your dog unattended in the yard. If your pet is normally skittish, ask your veterinarian for an anti-anxiety sedative to get through the holiday.

Here are some suggested activities and tips to help keep your pet calm:

Exercise your dog in the late morning of July 4 to help it sleep through the fireworks.

Walk your dog and let it relieve itself a few hours before the fireworks start.

Shut windows, close blinds and draw curtains.

Turn on a TV or radio to muffle outside noises.

Distract your dog with a favorite chew toy.