07/03/2026
While we humans may enjoy the revelry of fireworks, for some pets - fireworks, like thunder storms, can cause a great deal of stress. Here are a few tips for how you can PLAN AHEAD to protect your pet from the stress associated with fireworks:
KEEP PETS INDOORS
Don’t bring your pets outside during the fireworks! Loud pops and booms could easily startle your pet and cause them to run away.
PROVIDE A QUIET PLACE
Prepare a place for your pet such as a quiet room, pet carrier, or crate to help them feel secure.
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.
GIVE THEM DISTRACTIONS: TOYS, TREATS, SOOTHING MUSIC
Treat toys such as kongs filled with their favorite food may help keep their minds busy and distract them from the fireworks.
MICROCHIP & ID YOUR PETS
Your pets should always have proper identification tags, with up-to-date contact information. Microchipping is also strongly recommended and make sure that information us up-to-date too!
WALK YOUR DOG EARLIER IN THE DAY
Some pets may be too frightened to go out once the fireworks are popping and this will be a good way to tire them out so that they can rest better later.
We hope these tips help keep your pets calm and safe during the upcoming firework celebrations.
The storefront will be closed tomorrow, July 4th, but we will be around so please send us a message if you need anything before Sunday.
