{"id":971,"date":"2017-06-12T14:15:38","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T21:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=971"},"modified":"2024-07-25T05:30:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T12:30:43","slug":"pet-anxiety-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/pet-anxiety-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Freedom From Pet Anxiety and Stress This Independence Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"petIt\u2019s rare to find an animal who\u2019s seemingly unaware of or unbothered by their surroundings. To be sure, cats and dogs are typically hyper-alert when it comes to their environment \u2013 especially if there are loud noises or disruption in routine. Add to this a dizzying array of tasty food, fireworks, soaring temps, and playful children, and you\u2019ve got a recipe for pet escape. Whether it\u2019s just down the street or beneath the bed, pet anxiety and stress are very real threats to an animal\u2019s safety and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

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Be Armed (With Knowledge)<\/h3>\n

The Fourth of July is a time of exuberant, old-fashioned fun. We fire up the grill, ready our fireworks, and start arranging games in the pool, yard, park, or beach. Sure, many pets are naturally along for the ride (wherever that may lead), but the road can be full of dangers.<\/p>\n

Prepare in Advance<\/h3>\n

One of the most important things you can do for your pet is to ensure microchip information is up to date with the chip\u2019s manufacturer. Identification tags securely affixed to the collar is another boon for security\u2019s sake should your pet become separated from you. Lastly, have a current photograph of your pet on hand.<\/p>\n

Environmental Concerns<\/h3>\n

If a pet has an aversion to loud noises like fireworks or thunderstorms, you may try desensitization. This may involve playing sound or video recordings of storms or firework displays in advance.<\/p>\n

If pet anxiety<\/a> and stress become too much to handle during big summer events, please consider boarding your pet with us<\/a>. We take excellent care of each guest while keeping him or her safe from dangerous situations.<\/p>\n

Sudden Pet Anxiety<\/h3>\n

Some pets appear to be relaxed during Fourth of July festivities \u2013 until they\u2019re not. Keeping your pet close by is a good way to monitor behavior, but it\u2019s also important to do the following:<\/p>\n