The flashes, cracks, and booms of fireworks may be fun for you, but for your pet they can be frightening and confusing.  The Placer SPCA, local companion animal welfare experts, reminds pet owners to keep their pets inside, especially during the evening hours.

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With fireworks on sale already, be prepared now to keep your companion animals safe.  Fireworks set off near your home can panic your dog or cat, and in trying to get away from the noises they can become disoriented and lost.  It is important to remember that many people set off fireworks a few days after the holiday as well.

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Many local shelters, including the Placer SPCA, see an increase in stray animals in the first week of July.

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“We suggest that pets be kept in a quiet, familiar room in your home any time loud noises are nearby,” said Placer SPCA CEO Leilani Vierra in a news release.  “Even a very mellow animal might try to dart out the door if he is scared by fireworks blasting nearby.”

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If your pet does get lost, a tag and microchip may make the difference in getting him or her back home.  The Placer SPCA offers microchip implants for only $20 during all business hours.  About the size of a grain of rice, the microchip contains a code that a shelter or veterinarian can scan to obtain a pet owner’s name from a national database maintained by the manufacturer.  If your pet already has a microchip, please be sure to keep your contact information current.  If you don’t know the manufacturer information, come in to the Placer SPCA for a free scan.

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If you have questions regarding animal care and behavior, contact the Placer SPCA at 916-782-7722 or 530-885-7387 or visit www.placerspca.org.

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Tips for your pet this Fourth of July:

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• Keep pets inside, especially during the evening

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• Keep pets in a quiet and familiar room

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• Make sure your animal is microchipped and information is current in case they run away

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