July Fourth Fireworks: Awesome for Humans, Terrifying for Pets

Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing lights of fireworks, but they can be terrifying and overwhelming for pets, and possibly hazardous.

On the Fourth of July, so many pets are frightened and try to escape the sights and sounds that animal shelters around the nation report a dramatic increase in lost pets during the holiday.

Help your pets keep their cool: Follow these rules for making them safe during loud—and hot—warm weather festivities. Keep reading at the American  Veterinary Medical Association