Thursday, June 28, 2007

Chihuahua's and the 4th of July Fireworks!

 

Chihuahuas Calm Amid Chaos June 28, 2007

You might be looking forward to the fanfare and fireworks of July 4th, but your Chihuahua dog probably takes a dimmer view of the boisterous celebration. To make the holiday safe and low stress for your best friend, take these precautions:

Keep your dog indoors and as far away from crowds and commotion as possible. Play some music, or turn on a TV or fan to drown out the loud booms and pops from fireworks.
Talk to your vet about a sedative for an especially anxious pet. If you've seen your dog suffer before, a calming medication may take the edge off his fear.
If you're planning to travel, boarding your dog may be the best way to avoid exposing him to chaos over which you have no control.

Make sure your pet is wearing his collar and ID tags -- even if he has an identifying microchip -- in case your careful planning goes awry and he makes a run for it.

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