How do I keep my pet calm on fireworks nights?
The ASPCA and the AVMA both advise keeping pets indoors, in a quiet, secure room, and never taking them to fireworks. Make sure collars, tags and microchip details are current in case a frightened pet bolts. Ask your vet well before the holiday if your pet is very anxious, because treatment is a vet's decision.
Checked October 29, 2026.
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- ASPCA: Fourth of July safety tips (25 June 2026) (checked October 29, 2026)
- AVMA: July 4 safety (checked October 29, 2026)