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Happy birthday America!\u00a0 The 4th<\/sup> of July is an exciting holiday, but it can be riddled with dangers for our furry friends.\u00a0 \"\"Some of them are more obvious than others.\u00a0 Make sure that you know the big ones to help your pets steer clear of any holiday mishaps.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Fireworks<\/strong> – This one is kind of a no-brainer.\u00a0 After all, lighting fireworks can be dangerous for people, too.\u00a0 Did you realize that even unlit fireworks pose a danger to your pet?\u00a0 Ingestion can be toxic.\u00a0 Help you pet avoid burns, trauma, and even death by just keeping them indoors.<\/li>\n
  2. People food<\/strong> – Many favorite picnic and party foods contain ingredients such as chocolate or grapes that can be deadly.\u00a0 Even overdoing it with treats or fatty foods can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, or more serious conditions such as pancreatitis.<\/li>\n
  3. The heat<\/strong> – Pets should stay indoors when possible and always have access to fresh water and shade.\u00a0 Never leave your pet unattended in a car.<\/li>\n
  4. Themselves<\/strong>! – The loud noises and chaos of the holiday can lead to even the most docile pet becoming frantic.\u00a0 Make sure your pet has a safe haven within your home and keep anything dangerous out of reach.\u00a0 Some pets may even require a sedative to get them through the holiday.<\/li>\n
  5. Alcohol<\/strong> – Be sure that any alcohol around during the holiday festivities is kept out of reach.<\/li>\n
  6. Lighter fluid and matches<\/strong> – Lighter fluid can be irritating to the skin and ingestion of either matches or fluid can lead to serious problems in pets.<\/li>\n
  7. Bug sprays and insect repellants<\/strong> – Many human-use bug sprays can cause problems for pets such as digestive upset or even neurological problems.\u00a0 Citronella products and lead to problems if ingested or inhaled.<\/li>\n
  8. Glow sticks<\/strong> – These fun holiday toys can be harmful if swallowed due to the risk of gastrointestinal obstruction or irritation.<\/li>\n
  9. Decorations<\/strong> – Red, white, and blue d\u00e9cor can look like a fun chew toy!\u00a0 Keep decorations out of paws reach.<\/li>\n
  10. No ID<\/strong> – Pets that run when scared are more likely to become separated from their owners.\u00a0 Be sure your pet is wearing current identification at all times. If your pet isn’t microchipped you should consider it, and if he is you should be sure that your contact information is up-to-date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have any questions contact us<\/a> or reach out to your primary veterinarian.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Happy birthday America!\u00a0 The 4th of July is an exciting holiday, but it can be riddled with dangers for our furry friends.\u00a0 Some of them are more obvious than others.\u00a0 Make sure that you know the big ones to help your pets steer clear of any holiday mishaps. \u00a0Fireworks – This one is kind of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[337,394,413,458,469,568],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-friendly-holidays","tag-keeping-your-pet-safe-on-holidays","tag-oakland-veterinary-referral-service","tag-ovrs","tag-pet-care-in-michigan","tag-pet-dangers-on-the-4th-of-july","tag-pet-safety-2"],"yoast_head":"\nTop Ten Pet Dangers on the 4th of July | Oakland Veterinary Referral Services<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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