Keep your pets happy and healthy as you celebrate Independence Day (Part 3)

While you may be excited to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, your pets may not be as enthusiastic. The ASPCA and AKC both say the Fourth of July weekend is the most common time for pets to go missing.

So to help make sure your pet is happy and comfortable this independence day Doctor Kelley Gebhardt with Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic joined 2 Wants to Know.

Fun summer activities
Set up a kiddie pool with pet-safe pool toys in the backyard
Set up a sprinkler
Cooling snacks like watermelon & pet safe ice cream (put this in an enrichment toy to make the fun last even longer)
Freeze treats or pet-safe veggies into a block of ice
Visit a dog-friendly café, pub, or restaurant
Take them out for a picnic
Take them out for a hike at sunrise or sunset (when the temperature drops)
Take a day trip to a dog-friendly lake, river, or beach


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