Pet Safety Tips for Fireworks

With Canada Day coming up there will likely be fireworks.

How can you protect your pet from the stress associated with fireworks? 

• Keep your pets indoors.

• Close the curtains or blinds and turn on the TV or radio to provide some distraction.

• Provide treat toys, such as KONG’s filled with their favorite food, to help keep their minds busy and distract them from the fireworks.

• Provide a quiet place, such as a carrier or crate, which may give your pet a sense of security and comfort.

• Use a leash or carrier if you must go outside with your pet to keep them from running off which is a common response to stress and fear.

• Practice fire safety!  Keep pets away from matches, open fires, and fireworks. Pets may try to sniff (or eat) fireworks and pet hair can easily catch fire if they get too close.

• Take pets for a walk before the fireworks begin. Some pets are too frightened to go out once the fireworks are popping, and this may lead to an “accident” later on.

• Make sure your pet’s ID/Microchip is current. Your pets should always have proper identification tags with current information in case they get lost. Microchipping is strongly recommended.