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3dognite · 06-29-2008, 12:38 PM

This is a repost from last year, but I thought it deserved recycling:

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Originally Posted by 3dognite

In addition to MellowYellow's timely warning about protecting our dogs from the noise of fireworks,
Bring Them In--Now!
I wanted to post an additional heads up for a different danger. On our walk this morning we saw a few leftover firecrackers on the sidewalk - a reminder that even unlit fireworks pose a threat:

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Fireworks become very hot very quickly. Curious pets can sniff or even attempt to ingest lit fireworks, resulting in severe burns of the face, mouth or even paws. This is most common in the ever-popular sparkler.

Even if unlit, ingesting fireworks can be quite dangerous, even lethal. Fireworks contain a variety of agents including potassium nitrate. For their color effect, heavy metals are used such as mercury, antimony, copper, barium, strontium and phosphorus. Ingestion of these products can result in severe illness.

Hope everyone in the US has a safe and happy Fourth!

3Muttsketeers · 06-29-2008, 12:50 PM

Thank you!

gundogpa · 06-29-2008, 01:10 PM

Excellent advice.

Fireworks have put a hurting on many gundogs.....

ALuv4Labs · 06-29-2008, 01:18 PM

Definitely worthy of reposting...thanks!

Buddy's Layla · 06-29-2008, 01:19 PM

Thanks for this, I hate this time of year because fireworks just drive Buddy nuts, he gets so scared of them. We normally leave them downstairs where they can go outside in a fenced in pen if they wish or stay inside in the pen, when we head out on the 4th they will be upstairs where they have no chance of taking off because they got scared.
Stay safe everyone.

Druid's Dream · 06-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the head's up

Helen

3dognite · 06-29-2008, 03:28 PM

More tips

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Celebrate the fourth, but please leave your pets safely indoors at home. Animal Shelter traditionally pick up more strays a week prior, during, and the week following the 4th of July than any other time of year, primarily because pets are so frightened by fireworks. Sadly, many pets are never found by their owners. Follow these tips and both people and pets will have a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday.

1. Leave your pets at home! Pets and fireworks are a dangerous combination. Fireworks and the loud noises can terrify your pet, causing it to bolt and run away. A pets hearing is 5 times more sensitive than humans meaning the fireworks are 5 times louder to our pets ears than ours.

2. Don't leave pets unattended outside. Don’t leave pets outside this week, not even in a fenced yard or tied up or in a car. Dogs trying to escape the noises can become panicked, scale fences they never did before, or injure themselves by becoming entangled in ropes. They can end up lost miles from home, suffer heat exhaustion, or get hit by a car.

3. Exercise pets early in the day. Take your dog for a walk early in the day before the fireworks start, so it will be tired and ready for a snooze when all the excitement begins. And make sure it's had a chance to go potty, to avoid an accident in the house later.

4. Keep pets safely indoors in a quiet place. Put your pet in a quiet room, away from outside sounds. Shut the windows, close the curtains or window blinds and use your air conditioner or a fan. Turn on the TV or radio to provide a normal sound to help drown out the noise from the fireworks. If you know your pet has a history of anxiety around loud noises, consult your vet before the holiday. Your vet may prescribe a mild tranquilizer to help keep your pet calm.

5. Make sure dogs and cats are wearing an ID tag or license. Finally, make sure your dog is wearing an ID tag with your current address and phone number, and a 2008 county dog license so we can return it to you, if it should get lost. 95% of all licensed dogs are reclaimed! If your dog does become lost, please visit your animal shelter each day to look for your pet and file a lost dog report.

gatorblueyes · 06-29-2008, 03:53 PM

Thank you!

renee · 06-29-2008, 04:02 PM

Great post! A lot of people will learn from it!

ZenCat · 07-01-2008, 06:25 AM

This should be stuck for the week, I think. Hope everyone who hasn't already gives it a good read! Thanks, 3dognite.

3dognite · 07-03-2008, 08:57 AM

2 of my neighbors have already had to take action to retrieve spent firecrackers from their curious dogs this week. I think we're forgoing our morning walks until after the festivities.

m1whitney · 07-03-2008, 08:34 PM

Thank you for reposting this.

06-29-2008, 12:50 PM	#2
3Muttsketeers Senior Dog Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 33,052 My Mood:	Thank you! __________________ Ann and the three mutts! 12 of 50

06-29-2008, 01:10 PM	#3
gundogpa Nose to the Wind Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Green Mountains Posts: 4,736	Excellent advice. Fireworks have put a hurting on many gundogs..... __________________ Out of the dark we came, into the dark we go. Like a storm-driven bird at night we fly out of the Nowhere; for a moment our wings are seen in the light of the fire, and, lo! we are gone again into the Nowhere. —H. Rider Haggard

06-29-2008, 01:18 PM	#4
ALuv4Labs A girl can dream... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SC Posts: 26,445 My Mood:	Definitely worthy of reposting...thanks! __________________ Ashley Grace, CGC and Jake, CGC & Therapy Dog

06-29-2008, 01:19 PM	#5
Buddy's Layla Lovin Labs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,288 My Mood:	Thanks for this, I hate this time of year because fireworks just drive Buddy nuts, he gets so scared of them. We normally leave them downstairs where they can go outside in a fenced in pen if they wish or stay inside in the pen, when we head out on the 4th they will be upstairs where they have no chance of taking off because they got scared. Stay safe everyone. __________________ Cindy [COLOR="Indigo"11/50 books read 2010[/COLOR] my 'read' shelf: Forget about the dogs, beware of the kids! Layla-yellow girl, Buddy black lab

06-29-2008, 03:53 PM	#8
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06-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#6
Druid's Dream Senior Dog Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 674	Thanks for the head's up Helen

06-29-2008, 04:02 PM	#9
renee Kirby and Ariel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin TX Posts: 12,257 My Mood:	Great post! A lot of people will learn from it! __________________ Kirby (CM) - DOB: 10/18/05 Ariel (BF) - DOB: 12/1/07

07-01-2008, 06:25 AM	#10
ZenCat (Retired) Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 17,205	This should be stuck for the week, I think. Hope everyone who hasn't already gives it a good read! Thanks, 3dognite.

07-03-2008, 08:57 AM	#11
3dognite Senior Dog Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,162	2 of my neighbors have already had to take action to retrieve spent firecrackers from their curious dogs this week. I think we're forgoing our morning walks until after the festivities.

07-03-2008, 08:34 PM	#12
m1whitney Senior Dog Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,290 My Mood:	Thank you for reposting this. __________________ Madison, Books Read 2009 0/50

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