Keep your Pet Safe on the Fourth of July
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Barbecues and fireworks are Independence Day favorites, but not so for your four-legged members of the family. The loud noises and chaos of the day can upset your dog. To help make the day special for everyone, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) offers tips to help keep your dog safe this Fourth of July. Among them:
• Even if your friend’s Fourth of July party is dog-friendly, it is safer to keep your dog home than to bring him. Keep your pets inside the house rather than outdoors. That way he won’t be tempted to leap over the fence to try and find you.
• The loud noise of fireworks can startle your dog. Keep him in a safe room where he is comfortable once the festivities begin. If your dog is crate trained, put him in his crate with a blanket so he feels secure. You can block the outside sights and sounds by lowering the blinds and turning on the television.
• Don’t feed your dog scraps from the grill. While you might be tempted to give him some as a treat, any sudden change to your dog’s diet can really upset his stomach.
• Avoid spraying your dog with insect repellant and only use sunscreen that is intended for animal use – human products can be dangerous to pets.
• Identification is extremely important in case your dog gets loose and separated from you. According to AKC Companion Recovery Service, the Fourth of July is one of the most active times of year for pet recovery. Dogs tend to get scared at the sound of the fireworks and run away. To make finding your lost dog easier, keep collar ID tag contact information up-to-date, have permanent ID with a microchip should his collar fall off and always alert your pet recovery service to any changes in contact information so they can find you when your dog is recovered.
Read more: Tips to keep your pets safe this July 4th | The Dog Dish http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/dogdish/2011/06/29/tips-to-keep-your-pets-safe-this-july-4th/#ixzz1QyjLVzRJ
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB OFFERS TIPS FOR A DOG-FRIENDLY FOURTH OF JULY
Barbecues and fireworks are Independence Day favorites, but not so for your four-legged members of the family. The loud noises and chaos of the day can upset your dog. To help make the day special for everyone, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) offers tips to help keep your dog safe this Fourth of July. Among them:
• Even if your friend’s Fourth of July party is dog-friendly, it is safer to keep your dog home than to bring him. Keep your pets inside the house rather than outdoors. That way he won’t be tempted to leap over the fence to try and find you.
• The loud noise of fireworks can startle your dog. Keep him in a safe room where he is comfortable once the festivities begin. If your dog is crate trained, put him in his crate with a blanket so he feels secure. You can block the outside sights and sounds by lowering the blinds and turning on the television.
• Don’t feed your dog scraps from the grill. While you might be tempted to give him some as a treat, any sudden change to your dog’s diet can really upset his stomach.
• Avoid spraying your dog with insect repellant and only use sunscreen that is intended for animal use – human products can be dangerous to pets.
• Identification is extremely important in case your dog gets loose and separated from you. According to AKC Companion Recovery Service, the Fourth of July is one of the most active times of year for pet recovery. Dogs tend to get scared at the sound of the fireworks and run away. To make finding your lost dog easier, keep collar ID tag contact information up-to-date, have permanent ID with a microchip should his collar fall off and always alert your pet recovery service to any changes in contact information so they can find you when your dog is recovered. To enroll your pet in a 24-hour recovery service, visit www.akccar.org.
For more information on responsible dog ownership, visit the AKC website at www.akc.org.
© The American Kennel Club, Inc.
Read more: Tips to keep your pets safe this July 4th | The Dog Dish http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/dogdish/2011/06/29/tips-to-keep-your-pets-safe-this-july-4th/#ixzz1QyiX90Lj
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