06/25/2026
As Independence Day approaches, we wanted to share a few reminders to help keep your pets safe and comfortable during the holiday festivities.
The Fourth of July can be one of the most stressful times of the year for pets. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar gatherings, and holiday foods can all create safety concerns. Additionally, the City of Belgrade will be a putting on a fireworks show in the general vicinty of the clinic on July 3rd, so we encourage pet owners to prepare ahead of time.
Tips for a Safe Holiday:
• Ensure your pet's collar and ID tags are current and securely attached.
• Verify that your pet's microchip information is up to date.
• Exercise dogs earlier in the day before fireworks begin.
• Keep pets indoors during fireworks displays, even if they typically do well outside.
• Create a safe, quiet space inside your home with bedding, toys, water, and calming background noise such as a fan, TV, or music.
• Avoid bringing pets to fireworks events.
• Keep holiday foods, alcohol, bones, corn cobs, skewers, and other potentially harmful items out of reach.
• Never allow pets access to fireworks, including sparklers and spent fireworks debris.
For Pets with Noise Anxiety:
If your pet has a history of anxiety during fireworks, please contact our office as soon as possible to discuss medication options. Many anxiety medications require planning ahead, and prescription refill requests can take 24–48 hours to be approved and filled. Waiting until the day of the event may limit the options available to help your pet stay comfortable.
If you have concerns about your pet's behavior during fireworks or would like to discuss preventative measures, our team is happy to help.
We hope you and your pets have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
