Friday, June 27, 2008
by Dave Richards
Hello friends! 4th of July is right around the corner, there's nothing like celebrating it with the sizzling BBQs and firework glory! Celebration of nation's birthday should really be a colorful extravaganza but that should never harm pets. Whether you own a pet or not, playing with fireworks has to be safe for you, and for pets too... be it yours or your neighbor's!
Some of the most commonly seen symptoms of a stressed pet includes:
- Panting
- Trying to hide
- Trembling
- Excessive drooling
- Barking, howling or whimper
- Refusing food
- Some pets may loose bowel and/or bladder control
Safety tips:
- If you are planning to arrange for a firework display, choose a venue away from where your pets are kept.
- Don't take pets away from your house. Keep them indoor and if possible turn on your television louder, as a measure to overlap the cracking sounds of the fireworks.
- Close the curtains so that they can't see the fire flashes
Surveys show that the 4th of July - American Independence Day - has been the most traumatic day of the year for pets - especially dogs and cats. So it's the time to prove that you are a responsible pet owner. It's not only by taking proper care of your own pet that you can prove your degree of responsibility towards pet. A lot is still left! Convey your thoughts and messages to your pet lover pals and let them know that you care for their pets too!
