How To Prevent Lost Pets During 4th of July Celebrations in Minnesota
I love the 4th of July, but I always get nervous about this holiday. According to DVM360.com, this holiday is a huge risk for pets. Sadly, there is a 30-60% increase in pets breaking leashes, jumping fences, and getting lost between July 4th and July 6th. The reason - fireworks.
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An even more horrific statistic, according to Pet Amber Alert, only about 14% of pets who are lost get reunited with their owners.
One trusted resource that pet owners trust is the American Kennel Club. Thanks to their research and advice, below are a few tips to help all pet owners during this 4th of July season.
Tips To Help Your Dog Stay Safe During The 4th of July Season in Minnesota
According to Cornell College, 50% of pets are afraid of loud noises. Thunder is the typical scene where we see fear appear for our beloved pets. But that anxiety creeps up tremendously whenever fireworks are happening in the area, too. As soon as July 1st hits, the sky starts lighting up unexpectedly in our neighborhoods in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Even pets that are trained exceptionally well or always listen to you when you say the word "treat" can struggle when fireworks start popping in our Minnesota sky.
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Review these tips with everyone in the family so all know the best ways to keep our dogs safe this 4th of July season.
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