07/04/2025
🇺🇸🐾 Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips 🐾🇺🇸
Because while we’re celebrating, many pets are stressing.
Fireworks, BBQs, and hot weather can make July 4th overwhelming—and even dangerous—for our furry friends. Here’s how to help keep them safe and calm:
🎆 Keep Pets Indoors During Fireworks
Even confident pets can panic when fireworks start. Loud noises, flashes, and vibrations can trigger anxiety or cause them to bolt. Keep them inside, and turn on a fan, TV, or soft music to help muffle the sound.
🏷️ Double-Check ID Tags and Microchips
More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day. Make sure your pet’s ID tags are current, and if they’re microchipped, ensure your contact info is up to date.
🔥 Keep Cookout Food Out of Reach
Bones, onions, chocolate, alcohol, and skewers—holiday cookouts can be full of hidden dangers. Keep an eye on what’s being dropped or offered under the table.
☀️ Watch the Heat
If you’re outside earlier in the day, make sure your pet has access to shade, fresh water, and breaks from the heat. Hot pavement can burn paw pads quickly.
💊 Prepare Calming Support if Needed
Whether it’s a calming spray, anxiety wrap, or just a quiet cuddle zone, know what helps your pet feel safest—and prepare it in advance.
❤️ Let’s make this Independence Day fun and safe for the ones who depend on us most.
Stay cool. Stay calm. Stay together.
From MeowWoof—Happy 4th of July! 🎇🐶🐱
Photo📸: Sir Mighty Mightor the great Joe Funderburk