06/03/2026
🎆 Fourth of July is just around the corner! 🎆
If your pet struggles with fireworks, NOW is the time to contact your veterinarian about sedation or anti-anxiety medications. Don't wait until the last minute—appointments fill quickly, and some medications need to be tested before the holiday to ensure they work well for your pet.
Every year, animal shelters and veterinary clinics see a heartbreaking increase in lost pets during the Fourth of July. The loud booms and flashes of fireworks can cause even normally calm pets to panic, escape fences, break through screens, dig under gates, or bolt from open doors. In fact, more pets go missing around Independence Day than almost any other time of the year.
If your pet has a history of noise anxiety, talk with your veterinarian now about creating a plan to keep them safe and comfortable. Along with medication if needed, consider:
🐾 Keeping pets indoors in a secure room
🐾 Making sure ID tags and microchip information are current
🐾 Providing a quiet space with calming music or white noise
🐾 Exercising pets earlier in the day before festivities begin
A little preparation now can help prevent a frightening experience—and could save your pet's life.
Call us today if you'd like to discuss options for your pet before the fireworks start! ❤️🐾
