Fireworks are a cause of panic for many pets. With Independence Day approaching, Dr. Kim West gives tips on keeping your dog around.
by Gov. Mike DeWine in 2021 allows Ohioans to set off firecrackers, Roman candles and other consumer-grade fireworks on some holidays. Permitted firework days for this calendar year include June 30-July 5.Since fireworks can scare animals into running away, lost pet rates in the United States peak between July 4 and 6 every year, according to. Last year, 26 dogs were turned into the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center during Independence Day weekend.
Here's what dog owners need to know in order to keep their beloved pals at home amidst the booming sounds and bright skies.Dr. Kim West, a veterinarian at Health and Harmony Hospital in Columbus, has five tips for keeping your pup soothed and safe:Find an optimal space in your home :"Have them in the most quiet room that you can possibly have in your house," West said, adding that music, fans and white noise can be used to block out the booming sound of fireworks.If you know your dog gets scared by other loud noises, like thunder, a pre-Independence Day weekend vet trip may be worth the while. Medication and therapeutic intervention can help, West said.Dog owners may want skip setting off fireworks."The closer are, the louder they are," West said.
that dogs turned into shelters with microchips were 2.4 times more likely to be returned to their owners.If your prevention doesn't work, your first course of action should be making a trip to your local dog shelter, West said. The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd. in Columbus.
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