Prepare your Pets for 4th of July

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The Fourth can be a full-on, full-day party. For pets? It’s a different story. Did you know that more pets are lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year?Between booming fireworks, busy BBQs, and a severe lack of hotdog sharing—pets can get pretty anxious. Next thing you know a great escape has happened. That’s why pet safety is so important on the 4th. So, we partnered with Nationwide to help you make the celebrations more pet-friendly.

Here are our tips:

  1. Update your pet’s ID tag and microchip info

  2. Share rules with guests (e.g. no burger bites)

  3. Store human foods out of sight and reach 

  4. Keep your pet cool and hydrated all day

  5. Skip the sparklers—they can be highly toxic

  6. Be aware of other toxins (e.g. SPF or lighter fluid)

  7. Bring a “calming kit” with toys, treats, and tools

  8. Find them a quiet retreat from the craziness 

  9. Play music or turn on the TV to mask outside noise.

  10. Don’t set off your own fireworks around pets

  11. Stay with anxious pets during fireworks shows

Protect your pet all year long. With Nationwide, you can get a pet insurance plan to protect your pet every day.

We have even more tips to help your pets happily enjoy the independence day holiday! Check out our help articles from year’s past:

Fourth of July – keep your pets safe!

Fourth of July Fireworks Pet Safety

Fireworks are not Fido’s or Fluffy’s friend

Fireworks & July 4th Pet Safety Tips

4th of July Fireworks Pet Safety

Have a Happy Pet-Safe 4th of July

Tips For Your Dog during 4th of July Fireworks