Community Corner

Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

The reality is that some Fourth of July festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets.

By Frank E. Hoogeweg D.V.M.

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household.

While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/fourth-july-safety-tips


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