Source: Susan Nelson, assistant professor, College of Veterinary Medicine at K-State
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WRAP 1: An expert at K-State offers ways to help keep your pet safe during the Fourth of July holiday.
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SUGGESTED INTRO: YOU MAY LOVE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS AND LOUD NOISES THAT COME WITH CELEBRATING THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY, BUT CHANCES ARE YOUR PET DOESN'T. A PROFESSOR IN THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT K-STATE, OFFERS PET OWNERS SOME TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR ANIMAL SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAY. LANICE THOMSON REPORTS.
THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHTS AND LOUD NOISES THAT WE ALL EXPERIENCE DURING FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS CAN BE UPSETTING – AND EVEN DANGEROUS FOR OUR PETS. DR. SUSAN NELSON, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AT K-STATE OFFERS SEVERAL TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE. ...
(Nelson :28 "I think if you have a kennel that would be good because a lot of dogs get scared and sometimes literally try to climb out of the fences and run off, trying to get away from them. There again depends on your dog and their reactions to the fireworks. If you have the option to bring them inside and have a kennel or something to put them inside, I think that's even better yet. There again, it depends on the dog and how anxious might get being confined also if they're normally used to that -- just keep them out of harm's way the best you can by keeping them confined.")
NELSON ALSO SAYS THERE ARE SEVERAL FORMS OF MEDICATIONS YOUR VETERINARIAN CAN PRESCRIBE TO HELP YOUR PET DECREASE THEIR ANXIETY LEVEL. SHE SUGGESTS TALKING TO YOUR VET TO DETERMINE THE BEST OPTION. LANICE THOMSON, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.