Most pet-owners can relate to the stressed-out pets around the Fourth of July holiday as a result of the fireworks.
Veterinarians are saying that there a simple steps to diagnosing when a pet is stressed and what to do to help alleviate the symptoms.
Dr. Floyd Dorsey says that acknowledging signs of stress in pets is “hard to miss.”
Dorsey said that stress-related issues in pets during the Fourth of July are very common. The more nights of continuous fireworks, the more stressed out the pet will gradually get.
Clinics are also significantly overwhelmed at the moment so any last-minute issues will be less likely to receive immediate treatment.
Dr. Julie Miller of the East Emporia Veterinary Clinic shared some helpful tips to minimize the stress your pet experiences because of the fireworks.
Dr. Dorsey said that pets can also “feed off of” their owner’s demeanor.
With the help of these veterinary professionals, now humans and pets alike can make the most out of their Fourth of July.
