Friday, June 26, 2009

4th of July Pet Safety Tips


4th of July pet safety
Are you following the basic guidelines for safety on 4th of July with your pets?
Most pet parents don't know that during 4th of July a higher amount of pets will get loose then any other time of the year due to loud noises from fireworks.
Fireworks and loud noises cause pets to panic, excited and may become destructive, so it is always best to not take pets with you to the firework events.
Here are the top safety tips for your pets on 4th of July:
1) Never leave your pet in a car unattended
2) Keep your pet indoors in a quite secure place (pull blinds or window coverings)
3) Never take your pet to the fireworks events
4) Pets with extreme anxiety visit your vet
5) Current pet id tag and make sure your micro chip is updated
6) Plenty of fresh clean, water
7) Leave a radio or TV on
8) Do not leave your pet outside
9) Do not leave your pet tied or chained up
10) If your pet is missing check immediately with your local rescues
Also watch Christina Pet Safety Expert on TV in Florida five cities in five days.