BOZEMAN – Veterinarians and animal shelter staff advise pet owners to take precautions for pets scared by the sound of fireworks as the Fourth of July approaches.
Black Dog Veterinary Services in Bozeman recommends getting with your vet to discuss the best plan, which for some pets includes medication.
Other options include placing your animal, dog or cat, in their crate or shelter during the evening festivities.
Owners may also consider confining pets to a single room of the house where the sounds of fireworks could be muffled. An option Black Dog recommends is the bathroom because the tight quarters may be calming, bathroom overhead fans can create white noise, and if there’s an accident the room is easier to clean than other parts of the house which might have carpet.
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter strongly recommends keeping a collar with identification information on your pet.
They also offer microchipping of pets, which allows your contact information to be stored in a small microchip under the pet’s skin.
