Safety Tips for 4th of July with your Animals
- Good long walk or play time during the day to tire them out.
- Some people go camping away from the fireworks.
- Being in a crate with a blanket over the top can sometimes calm your dog.
- Turning on a fan or the TV for some background noise can help.
- If you have a basement, that will cut down the noise. If you can be with them during the worst of the fireworks (10-12pm), that would be ideal.
- Thundershirts™ have been successful for many of our customers, they can take the edge off.
- We have calming treats and homeopathic tinctures that have also been successful.
- If this a severe anxiety for your dog, your vet may prescribe anti-anxiety medication for your dog, remember to get it filled ahead of time. Some neighbors forget that 4th of July in only one day, and not all week.
- If you have a large dog, you might want to walk in pairs, just in case a random firework goes off and you need help controlling you dog.
- Make sure you collar is a little tighter the week prior and a few days after.
- Make sure your tags are up to date on both dogs and cats.
- I would plan on having your cats inside all day on the 4th, maybe even a day before.
- Have fun!!
Here are some websites for some of the calming solutions we carry in the store.
Tranquility Blend by Animal Essentials
Calm Treats by Dale Edgar Brand
Happy Traveler by Ark Naturals
Rescue Remedy by Bach Flower Essence
