Many families look forward to the 4th of July holiday and all it has to offer, the outdoor gatherings, barbecue, and firework displays. Unfortunately, this holiday may pose some significant dangers to pets. Many pets get easily startled with loud noises, such as fireworks. This can cause a pet to run away or experience severe…
For many of us, July 4th is a day celebrated with barbeques, outdoor activities, and fireworks. However, for our pets, this can be a time of heightened anxiety. Many pets suffer from separation anxiety and noise phobias. While this may not bother some pets, in others, it can lead to serious injuries. Signs of anxiety:…
July Fourth Holiday Poses Multiple Risks for Furry Family Members An upset stomach and purple poop. Those are just two of the symptoms reported by pet owners whose playful pooch decided those hidden fireworks were a tasty treat. Couple that with the terror that many pets experience from the thundering sound of fireworks, and July…
Roni Holewinski, CVT Industry Representative at Pet Poison Helpline® We hear all the complaining and grumbling from friends on social media about fireworks waking the baby and scaring the dog. If you are one of these people, please read on, and if you aren’t, read on anyways and educate your friends. Fourth of July celebrations…
By Jessica Driscoll, CVT Senior Veterinary Information Specialist Today we kick off the beginning of our Fourth of July Dangers Series. Please take note of these items that can be dangerous to pets and have a safe and enjoyable holiday! Fireworks Fireworks are dangerous to pets in several ways. First, the loud noise of fireworks…
