The Fourth of July is upon us and what a celebratory time it is! With parties to attend, good food to eat and the celebration of our Independence to be had, tomorrow is a joyous day; but, not for all of us. While we may be out having a grand ol’ time, our sweet furry friends at home may not be enjoying the loud sounds of our fireworks and celebrations. For many dogs, this can cause distress in many different forms. So, if you’re looking for some ways to help Fido enjoy July 4^th like you do, keep reading below.

The upset of fireworks may come around once a year, but nothing can be more upsetting to your pet than watching you try to handle a life threatening emergency alone. Should you encounter a serious fall, home fire, or someone taking advantage of all the fireworks noise to bust open a window and invade your home, do you have a plan? If you are currently living independently with no form of personal protection, it may be time to consider getting Life Alert Protection. While wearing their lightweight, waterproof emergency pendant, you can summon an emergency medical response fast with just one touch of a button. Life Alert knows you are trying to maintain your independence, which is why they offer 24/7 service. Protect yourself and protect your pet by getting Life Alert Protection today!

Want to help your sweet little furry friend make it through this year’s fireworks show? Check out tips from experts at BringFido, courtesy of Real Simple[1] below.

1. Bring your dog inside for the whole day and night leading up to the 4th, or even a few days before, if you know people in your area plan to celebrate early. Your dog may not be a flight-risk, but if he or she is spooked by the fireworks, it could be all too easy for him or her to escape your yard and attempt to run away.

2. If you know your pet is afraid of loud noises, do not bring him or her to a fireworks show. Your pets will not suddenly overcome their fear, and the last thing you should do is introduce them to a situation where they will be stressed and panicked.

3. Be sure your pet is wearing a well-fitting collar with up-to-date ID tags. Should worse come to worst, you want to be able to easily identify Fido (or let whoever finds him find you) if he does manage to get out of the house.

4. Tire your dog out. Preempt any jitters by taking her on a long walk, run, or fetch session before the fireworks are set to start. If you’re lucky, she’ll sleep through the show or be too tired to pay attention to the sudden noise.

5. Surround your dog with comforting things, like a white noise machine (to muffle noises), a Thundershirt (proven to comfort anxious dogs), or a distracting treat, like a Kong stuffed with peanut butter or a new bone. If your dog is distracted and happy, she may not even notice the fireworks outside.

Comfort and safety is important to provide for your furry friend this July 4^th; that way they can enjoy the holiday with you! While Fido may need a little extra help this day of the year, we, especially if you’re an aging senior, need to provide ourselves with comfort and safety year round. But how can you do that without sacrificing your independence? With Life Alert Protection, of course! While wearing their lightweight, waterproof emergency pendant, you can summon help fast with just one touch of a button. No matter what life threatening emergency you may face, Life Alert’s dispatch team is available 24/7 to send you the proper authorities fast. With 24/7 personal protection you can let the fireworks of your heart fly knowing that you and Fido are safe under the protection of Life Alert Protection. For a free brochure call 1-800-513-2934.

Works Cited:

1.       Phillips, Lauren. “5 Ways to Keep Dogs Safe During Fireworks.” Real Simple.  29 June 2018. <https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/pets/dogs-fireworks-safety >.

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