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July 4th pet owner guide: How to keep scared dogs and cats calm during fireworks, more safety tips

Headline from ABC 7 New York, from the development of Jun 29, 2023

Newest development Jul 3, 2023 · 4 reportsTips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July

All the things we humans enjoy about the 4th of July aren't necessarily fun for our four-legged friends.

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    July 4th pet owner guide: How to keep scared dogs and cats calm during fireworks, more safety tips

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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    Tips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    July 4th pet owner guide: How to keep scared dogs and cats calm during fireworks, more safety tips (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    All the things we humans enjoy about the 4th of July aren't necessarily fun for our four-legged friends.

  2. Thomasville Times-Enterprise

    Protect your pets and yourself from fireworks (opens Thomasville Times-Enterprise)

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    Thomasville Times-Enterprise's feed description

    It’s almost July 4th, and you know what that means: hot dogs, hamburgers, parades and fireworks.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Five ways to protect your pets during the Fourth of July (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Fireworks aren’t much fun for many dogs, cats and other animals. Here’s how to keep them safe during a loud Fourth of July weekend.

  4. News West 9

    Preventing your pets from running away during Fourth of July (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    Fourth of July is one of the most common times pets run away or are reported lost due to fireworks scaring them.

  5. Bangor Daily News

    Opinion: For many animals, the Fourth of July is no holiday (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    "We don’t need fireworks to get our red, white and blue on. There are kinder, safer ways to oooh and aaah without terrifying animals or poisoning the environment."

  6. CBS News

    Tips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    While fireworks are enjoyed by many on the Fourth of July, the loud booms can be extremely frightening for dogs.

  7. CNN

    Pets and fireworks: How to keep your animals calm and safe on July 4 (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Many of our furry friends – dogs, cats, even ferrets and birds – go a bit ape when they hear the pops, sizzles and rocket sounds of fireworks. Here’s how to help.

  8. Fox News

    Dog owners seek solutions for Fourth of July fireworks anxiety in pets (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Many dog owners in south Phoenix took advantage of a microchipping event to increase the chances of their pets being returned if they become scared and run away due to fireworks.

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