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We all look forward to the 4th of July! It’s fun, isn’t it? But what we may not think about is how it can affect our pets.
Fireworks are noisy and most dog’s don’t like the noise. They are not used to loud noises and they probably wonder what is happening. There are a number of solutions to help your dog through the celebration:
- Make sure your dog has a kennel available or a safe place he/she can go. Put your dog’s favorite blankets and toys in the kennel to make them feel more secure.
- Play music during the days that people light off fireworks. It will help lessen the noise of the fireworks.
- Talk to your vet if your pet is really stressed. There are a number of medications they can give your dog to calm him/her down.
Did you know that more animals go missing on the 4th of July holiday than any other time of the year. Why? Because the noise of the fireworks scares them and they are trying to get away from it. Don’t let your dog be a statistic. Bring them inside or give them a safe place to go.
FIREWORKS ARE TOXIC
Make sure your fireworks are put up high where your dog can’t reach them. They are toxic to dogs.
After the celebrations are over, be very careful when walking your dog outside, because shot off fireworks are just as toxic as fireworks that haven’t been shot. Pay attention to where you are walking your dog and what they are smelling.
Fireworks that have been shot off contain harmful chemicals like potassium nitrate, sulfur, carbon, cadmium, barium and coloring agents that can contain heavy metals such as mercury, antimony, copper strontium,and phosphorus.
When a dog eats fireworks, their nitrate content can cause blood changes and anemia when ingested in a reasonably high quantity, according to veterinarians. In addition to that, the gunpowder of fireworks can irritate the stomach and intestines causing vomiting and diarrhea, among other symptoms. Depending on how much your dog has ingested, fireworks can also cause weakness, tremors, seizures, breathing issues, acute kidney failure, bone marrow changes and jaundice.
If you think your dog has eaten or chewed on some fireworks, please call your vet immediately. Depending on the type of firework and the length of time since your dog ingested them, you might be able to get him/her to vomit to get the poison out of their system. If your dog is not acting normal, please get him/her to a vet right away. Your dog may need treatment that only a vet can provide.
I read a story on facebook just a few days ago about a pug that ingested the ashes from sparklers. This pug passed away from the poison in his system. There are no warning labels on the fireworks that say how toxic they are to dogs. Please be careful as we celebrate our national holiday!
I really wish that people who shoot off fireworks would clean up the leftover ashes, but that doesn’t always happen. It is our duty to keep our fur babies safe, so just be aware of what they may be smelling or licking in the grass.
https://dogdiscoveries.com/fireworks-are-toxic-to-dogs/
Here’s to a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July!
Until next time,
Hugs and Pug Kisses,
Candy
