Tips on preparing pets for Fourth of July fireworks [Video]

Wayside Waifs is offering pet owners tips on how to help their animals cope with the anxiety caused by Fourth of July fireworks. As Independence Day approaches, pet owners face the challenge of their animals’ fear of fireworks. Fortunately, there are strategies that work.”The sounds and sometimes even the movements and whatnot really trigger anxieties that can make some dogs upset. They can hyper salivate, shake, hide,” Casey Waugh, Communications Manager at Wayside Waifs, told KMBC 9 on Wednesday.Wayside Waifs recommends creating a calm environment for pets during fireworks displays.”We always recommend, don’t take your pet if you’re going to go to a BBQ or if you’re going to see fireworks. We always recommend putting on some white noise whether that’s TV to drown out the noise, maybe that’s music,” Waugh advised.Low-noise events are an option for those seeking alternatives to traditional fireworks displays. Events like the drone light show …