Most humans enjoy the sights, sounds and feelings that fireworks provide, but your pets may think differently.
Dogs will likely try to find somewhere in the house to hide to escape the noises from the fireworks.
Some pets have been liable to hop fences, tear through screen doors, jump out of windows and more, according to PETA.
5 safety tips to follow:
1. DO NOT bring pets to a fireworks show/display.
If your dog or other pet is afraid of fireworks, they might do anything to escape, so bringing them to a display could be a potential risk. Keeping them indoors is the best way to keep them safe.
2. Identification is necessary
Make sure your animal is wearing a properly fitted collar or harness for safety. An up-to-date ID or microchip is a good idea too, just in case the animal runs away.
3. Turn on a TV or radio
"Turn on a radio that’s tuned to a classical-music station, play specially designed music to calm dogs composed by Through a Dog’s Ear, or turn on the TV, window air conditioner, fan, or dehumidifier to help drown out the sound of the fireworks," according to PETA.
4. Play games with your pets.
Doing something fun in the process could help distract pets in hopes of ignoring those explosions. Even giving out their favorite treats could be soothing while playing games.
5. Give them a space to hide or tire them out
One thing that helps is tiring pets out. Take them on a walk, run or play with them. Tiring them out may allow them to sleep through the night.
If that doesn't work, make sure you have a safe spot for them to hide in. The hiding spot should be somewhere they feel safe that is isolated, but not in a spot where they could get stuck or hurt themselves.
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