Thursday, July 3, 2008

Protect your Yorkie from Fireworks


Greetings:

I have never met a dog that enjoyed Fireworks. Surrobbie doesn't get too bothered by them if she is indoors and the air conditioning is on. However Buddy can't stand them and when he hears just the slightest fireworks sound he goes nuts. He starts spinning around and barking. If we are outside he goes totally crazy and I can't control him.

According to Amy Jordensen of MatchMyPet.com,

"Another summer activity is using fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. Dogs generally don’t appreciate fireworks as much as humans – the loud noises can scare them. Keep your dogs indoors if you or neighbors are going to be using fireworks to minimize your pet’s stress. Also, remember that fireworks can cause injuries to dogs and if they are not cleaned up properly can even be ingested by dogs which can lead to serious health complications."

I found additional tips for protecting your Yorkie during Fireworks from the RSPCA:

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# Exercise your dog during the day.
# Never walk your dog while fireworks are being let off.
# As with cats, keep your dog indoors, close the curtains and play music or turn on the television to drown out the noise.
# Let your dog hide if it wants to take refuge under furniture or in a corner.
# Make sure your dog is wearing a collar and tag and is microchipped in case it bolts and becomes lost.

One solution I have found that works really well is to take the fur children to the Day Care and let them stay overnight. This way they are in a safe place, not near a neighborhood or any firework displays and can have a peaceful evening (and we don't have to worry about them when we are gone enjoying the Fireworks).

Rachelle

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