The City of Boise is bringing back its firework display at Ann Morrison Park for the Fourth of July. It’s a great time for families to gather, celebrate and watch the show
.But for pets? Fireworks can be a traumatic and challenging experience, especially for dogs.
Shelters like the Idaho Humane Society can fill up quickly during the Fourth of July holiday. Jeff Rosenthal, CEO of IHS, said a little bit of preventative care is important.
“If your dog is really sensitive to fireworks, you’ve got to make sure that your fences are secure. And for a lot of folks, a visit to the veterinarian to perhaps get a preemptive tranquilizer is unfortunately in order,” said Rosenthal.
The Humane Society also recommends updating your pet's microchip information, if necessary. To update the information, which needs to be done if you move or change your phone number, you will need the chip number and an account with the manufacturer.
Having your pet microchipped means pets can get back to their owners quickly and make room for other pets at the shelter.
And with temperatures in the high 90s this week, keeping your dogs cool is important. IHS reminds people not to leave dogs in hot cars and to be cautious when walking their pets outside.
If you are putting your dogs outside this week, make sure there is plenty of water available and have a shady place set up for them to cool down.
