Fireworks Safety: Protecting Pets and Property on July Fourth

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The Fourth of July can be a terrifying day for many dogs due to the loud fireworks. To help keep dogs calm and safe, experts recommend microchipping pets for easy identification if they get lost, fortifying the house to prevent escape, using calming techniques such as thunder shirts or swaddling, exhausting dogs physically and mentally before the fireworks, considering medications or CBD oil for high anxiety, and potentially leaving town for a quieter environment.
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