Surviving the Fourth of July

America is only a few weeks away from the fourth of July celebrations, and while most Americans love this holiday, the fireworks associated with our midsummer patriotic spectacle is no picnic for pets. If your dog spends late June and early July panicked by fireworks, then this article is for you. Pets are very good at telling you when they are scared. They hide, cower, shake, pant, drool, have dilated pupils, and often seek comfort from you. Some dogs are destructive when they panic: digging, chewing on things or even themselves, or can put themselves in extreme danger by bolting, trying to run away from the sound. To prevent these… Read More Continue Reading