4th of July

Have you thought about 4^th of July coming up and how your pet will react with the fireworks. Some dogs do not handle the fireworks very well, the sound can be overwhelming to them. If you know that your pet does not handle the sounds very well and gets upset, there are possibilities for helping your pet through the fireworks and you being able to enjoy them. 

You could board your pet in at a boarding facility. Just let the staff know that your pet is sound phobic so that they do not take him/her outside when the fireworks start. 

You can try natural remedies and see if those work for you, but sometimes they do need a prescription medication. A lot of people do not like to give their pets “drugs” to calm them down, but sometimes that is what is needed.  Talk to your veterinarian about what they recommend. 

You could try sound proofing a room that you are going to put your pet in. Make sure that there is a heavy curtain hung, close the windows and maybe play some softer music. 

If you know that your pet has a sound phobia, make sure that they are kept inside the house.  Some dogs get so scared by the sound that they will jump over a fence or dig under a fence. You have to take steps to reduce exposure beforehand. Have a safe and fun 4^th of July. 

Written by Angie Cordell (Tech Supervisor at 1st Pet)