How To Help Pets Cope With Fireworks
To keep your pet safe and comfortable at home, the anxiety caused by fireworks can be countered with the appropriate precautions; however, there are still other concerns one should address when preparing for the weekend's gaiety.
] PET ID TAGS [

The fastest way to recover a lost pet is to ensure that anyone who finds it can get in contact with you. Posting flyers after the fact is one way to accomplish this, but it’s much easier to ensure your pet has proper identification beforehand. A pet ID tag ensures that potential Good Samaritans can contact you once discovering your lost pet. It’s estimated that between 30 and 60% of lost pets are euthanized in shelters.
] First Aid Emergency Kit for Pets [

Anxious pets exhibiting panicked reactions can be a danger to themselves and others. This is especially the case when that anxiety is sparked by fireworks. Be prepared with a kit that includes everything you need to treat minor
wounds and ailments.
] FOOD [

Digestive upset is a common manifestation of stress. Keeping your pet on their normal diet is important to coping with discomfort. Though you don’t want to overfeed, calming treats can also help relieve anxiety. Just make sure that whenever feeding your pet food or a treat, to have fresh drinking water available.
] Shelter [

One way to prevent your pet from becoming lost is to keep them indoors for the duration of the festivities. In actuality, your pet’s first instinct when confronted by loud noises is to run and hide. Offering your pet the shelter they seek with a kennel or crate will ensure that your pet is comfortable and safe while hiding. Though a safe shelter is important to your pet, it’s also crucial to keep them company and reduce or drown out the noise of the fireworks in any way possible.

] Exercise or Play [
Have your pet exercise or play for as long as possible before being around fireworks. A tired pet is not only less likely to run away but they may also lack the energy to even notice the commotion.
] Anxiety Solution [

The Thundershirt is a proven method of reducing anxiety, calming dogs through the constant pressure it exerts. There are also treats with chamomile, nutritional supplements, and artificial pheromones available to help calm your pet.
It also helps to maintain normal behavior yourself. Pets sense our emotional state and often their behavior is a reflection of our own. Being overly excited can trigger a wide range of reactions from your pet. Go about your daily activities like normal while talking to your pet in a upbeat and confident voice. They will pick up on your cues and become unafraid.
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