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daisy mae06 · 07-03-2007, 08:19 PM

Hi All and Happy 4th to you all...amflag61.gif
her is something to read.
Protect your Pets this 4th of July.

Nearly two out of every three single-family homes in this country have a dog, according to industry surveys.
Portland ranks No.1 as the best all-around city for dogs in America (Dog Fancy magazine, October 2006). That means there are a lot of dogs and a lot of dog lovers in this area. So while Independence Day can be a fun celebration for us humans, it can be very traumatic for our dogs.
Dogs don’t like fireworks. Bangs, explosions and bright lights accompanied by screams, sirens and howling dogs create fear and confusion. It is not unusual for dogs to run away from home after being frightened by fireworks. Here are some tips to protect your dogs and keep them safe:
n Don’t leave your dogs outside; bring them inside to protect them. If this is not possible, cover the crate or kennel with a blanket to offer some protection from the bright flashes and loud bangs. Remember that a dog’s sense of hearing is acute.
n Keep you dog confined, and don’t let him answer the front door. Your dog may be under significant stress, which may result in unnecessary injury to innocent parties or cause your dog to dart out though the front door and get lost.
n Create a special “den” where your dog feels safe. A properly introduced crate or kennel can be a great den for your dog.
n Keep windows and curtains closed to reduce noises and bright flashes.
n Turn on the TV, radio or a fan to distract your dog from the loud noises outside and to help it relax. Classical music has shown to be the most calming.
n It may be hard, but try to stay with your pet during the majority of the fireworks duration. A dog can often react differently to a bang when you are not there.
n Always have ID securely on your dog in case your dog gets out. Talk to your vet about micro-chipping your dog. Make sure that your vet hospital and/or animal shelter have recent information in their databases about you and your pet.

Catrina · 07-03-2007, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the info!

Happy 4th of July to you too!!

peanut · 07-04-2007, 12:16 AM

Thanks for reminding us Lori...Happy 4th of July to you too.

bettyeanne · 07-04-2007, 01:38 AM

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Thanks for the reminder, Lori!!!]

Happy 4th of July!!!

dukes · 07-04-2007, 02:35 AM

happy 4 th of july

Willow · 07-04-2007, 05:06 AM

Happy 4th of July and thank you for the information!!

Have fun and stay safe everyone!!!

littlewhip · 07-04-2007, 05:19 AM

thanks for reminding

happy 4th everyone

yorkiemalt · 07-04-2007, 05:22 AM

Happy 4th!

thanks for all the reminders!

AMD · 07-04-2007, 06:50 AM

Thanks Lori!! Have a good 4th of July!!

J_is_my_initial · 07-04-2007, 10:09 AM

Happy 4th everyone.

RowdysMom · 07-04-2007, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the tips - thank goodness both my boys are completely unaffected by thunder or fireworks! I've had dogs that went nuts with either/both.

Happy Fourth!!!!!

stedmansmommy · 07-04-2007, 03:17 PM

Happy 4th YT!!!

07-03-2007, 08:19 PM	#1
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	Happy 4th of July everyone Hi All and Happy 4th to you all...amflag61.gif her is something to read. Protect your Pets this 4th of July. Nearly two out of every three single-family homes in this country have a dog, according to industry surveys. Portland ranks No.1 as the best all-around city for dogs in America (Dog Fancy magazine, October 2006). That means there are a lot of dogs and a lot of dog lovers in this area. So while Independence Day can be a fun celebration for us humans, it can be very traumatic for our dogs. Dogs don’t like fireworks. Bangs, explosions and bright lights accompanied by screams, sirens and howling dogs create fear and confusion. It is not unusual for dogs to run away from home after being frightened by fireworks. Here are some tips to protect your dogs and keep them safe: n Don’t leave your dogs outside; bring them inside to protect them. If this is not possible, cover the crate or kennel with a blanket to offer some protection from the bright flashes and loud bangs. Remember that a dog’s sense of hearing is acute. n Keep you dog confined, and don’t let him answer the front door. Your dog may be under significant stress, which may result in unnecessary injury to innocent parties or cause your dog to dart out though the front door and get lost. n Create a special “den” where your dog feels safe. A properly introduced crate or kennel can be a great den for your dog. n Keep windows and curtains closed to reduce noises and bright flashes. n Turn on the TV, radio or a fan to distract your dog from the loud noises outside and to help it relax. Classical music has shown to be the most calming. n It may be hard, but try to stay with your pet during the majority of the fireworks duration. A dog can often react differently to a bang when you are not there. n Always have ID securely on your dog in case your dog gets out. Talk to your vet about micro-chipping your dog. Make sure that your vet hospital and/or animal shelter have recent information in their databases about you and your pet. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

07-04-2007, 12:16 AM	#3
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	Thanks for reminding us Lori...Happy 4th of July to you too. __________________ KIM

07-04-2007, 01:38 AM	#4
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	[ Thanks for the reminder, Lori!!!] *Happy 4th of July!!!* __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

07-04-2007, 05:06 AM	#6
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	Happy 4th of July and thank you for the information!! Have fun and stay safe everyone!!! __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

07-04-2007, 05:19 AM	#7
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	thanks for reminding happy 4th everyone __________________

07-03-2007, 11:09 PM	#2
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	Thanks for the info! Happy 4th of July to you too!!

07-04-2007, 02:35 AM	#5
dukes YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: texas Posts: 268	happy 4 th of july

07-04-2007, 05:22 AM	#8
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	Happy 4th! thanks for all the reminders! __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

07-04-2007, 06:50 AM	#9
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	Thanks Lori!! Have a good 4th of July!!

07-04-2007, 10:09 AM	#10
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Happy 4th everyone. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

07-04-2007, 01:09 PM	#11
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	Thanks for the tips - thank goodness both my boys are completely unaffected by thunder or fireworks! I've had dogs that went nuts with either/both. Happy Fourth!!!!! __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

07-04-2007, 03:17 PM	#12
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Happy 4th YT!!! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!