WEDNESDAY, July 4, 2007 (HealthDay News) -- Safe family fun on the Fourth of July means remembering the safety of pets, too, especially when it comes to noisy fireworks displays.
"Owners need to use common sense when letting their pet join in the festivities," Lorraine Corriveau, wellness veterinarian at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine, said in a prepared statement.
"Some dogs love to chase those spinning and swirling objects on the ground. Others are traumatized by loud noises. Owners can help with tricks that can be as simple as putting cotton in their pet's ears to muffle the sound," Corriveau said.
Other steps pet owners can take over the holiday include:
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The Nemours Foundation have more about fireworks safety.