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Phantom Fireworks Offers Tips on Pet Safety YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – For humans, the thunderous bangs and whistles from Independence Day fireworks are the ultimate expression of national pride. For many of our four-legged friends, however, July 4th is a time of high anxiety and stress. This year, Phantom Fireworks’ Animal Safety Consultant, Dr. Jamie Daley, DVM, has some tips for putting our animal friends at ease during the height of the fireworks season. While all animals are susceptible to the stress of fireworks, Dr. Daley said dogs are most vulnerable. She said dogs express their anxiety in many ways. "One of the first things you’ll see is the tail will tuck and they’ll start to cower," Daley said. Other signs are restless pacing, constant panting, loud barking, shivering, and hiding. Another stress-related reaction many pets exhibit is diarrhea, which owners can anticipate by putting the dog on bland diet of boiled chicken and rice to minimize inflammation in the GI tract. Daley offered 5 tips on how to safeguard pets’ emotional health for the fireworks season. One method is for owners to get a recording of fireworks and begin playing it for their pets at a low volume. As July 4th approaches, the volume is slowly increased, so that by the time the fireworks occur, the pet is already acclimated to the sound. "So far, I’ve seen really good results from this method. I might use it on my dog this year." Another strategy is for pets that react while the show occurs. "Every time you see a pet react negatively to sounds, give them a favorite toy," Daley said. Distracting pets with another activity can help take their focus away from noise. But for some dogs, being anywhere near fireworks is a problem. "If you know they’re going to have [fireworks] out, put the pets in the basement where they won’t be exposed to it." This can be a good strategy for people who don’t light fireworks themselves, but want to protect their pets from neighborhood shows. A fourth technique to use in conjunction with avoidance is buffering, in which the animal is kept inside with the television or radio on high to drown out the sounds. Finally, there are some animals for whom no amount of soothing or distraction will work. As a last result, there are several forms of medications such as the valium-derivative Alprazolam and sedatives like Acepromazine. Per owners should be careful with sedatives, however, because in some cases they can lower the animal’s blood pressure. To learn more about fireworks safety, visit fireworks.com. Dr. Daley is a practicing veterinarian at the Crago Veterinary Clinic in Youngstown, Ohio. Previously, she was associated with the Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey. Phantom Fireworks is owned by the B.J. Alan Company, located in Youngstown, Ohio. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY FROM MAGIC 105, THE ROCKET, 101 GOLD AND KOBE! Misty English springer spaniel with bobbed tail. Just diagnosed with stones in her bladder and is on medication and a special diet. May be found with her companion skippy, a young basett hound. LAST SEEN: 1015 Mechem Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005 CONTACT: JUDY BANKS @ 575-640-1942 SKIPPY JON JONES BASETT HOUND, APPROX. 3 YRS. OLD HE HAS A KNOT IN HIS TAIL WHERE IT WAS BROKEN AND HEALED THAT WAY. LAST SEEN WITH SPRINGER SPANIEL. SKIPPY IS A HOUDINI AND MANAGED TO GET THE GATE OPEN DURING LAST NIGHT'S STORM. LAST SEEN: 1015 MECHEM AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005 CONTACT: JUDY BANKS @ 575-640-1942 Tina is a Shephard, very friedly. NO TAGS NO COLLAR LAST SEEN: North Holman CONTACT: Mia Benavedez @ 575-650-8668/575-373-9752 Ursula is a Mastes, very friendly. NO TAGS wearing a collar LAST SEEN: North Holman CONTACT: Mia benavedez @ 575-650-6886/575-373-9752 Tina is a Shephard, very friedly. NO TAGS NO COLLAR LAST SEEN: North Holman CONTACT: Mia Benavedez @ 575-650-8668/575-373-9752 Ursula is a Mastes, very friendly. NO TAGS wearing a collar LAST SEEN: North Holman CONTACT: Mia benavedez @ 575-650-6886/575-373-9752 Scooter Scooter is a long haired Siamese with blue eyes last seen with a black belled collar LAST SEEN: Mesilla Park CONTACT: James C. @ (575) 202-6776 No Name Contact: 575-993-4828 We lost our 4-mo old Springer Spaniel on 6/11/08. Near Zia Middle School . He is black and white and his name is Charlie. My 8yr old daughter is devistated. Reward if found - Thank you. Lady Female yellow labrador retriever. Please return lost with silver weimaraner. She also has special needs and is on medication. LAST SEEN: Taylor and El Camino Real CONTACT:Tim Decker @ 575-524-7917 Hannah Silver Weimaraner female with clear eyes very thin and on medication. Please return she has special needs. LAST SEEN: Taylor & El Camino Real CONTACT: Tim Decker @ 575-524-7917 Toby REWARD!! He is very loving, brown and caramel color and weighs about 50lbs. If you have ANY information please call!!! LAST SEEN: Mayfield HS CONTACT: Danielle or Graeme @ 5756800293 or 5759934772 Blaine REWARD brown dachsund mix. answers to blaine. if found please call LAST SEEN: last seen at 1009 ferndale dr. CONTACT: william maxy @ 575-496-9972 or 575-491-3879     Snub fawn colored pug. stubby tail. goes by snub or dubbers. LAST SEEN: ferndale dr CONTACT: william maxey @ 575-496-9972 Casey peper colored miniature schnauzer very friendly adult female LAST SEEN: elks lodge area CONTACT: Christina @ 575-650-3429       2 dogs found together in our yard. 1 brown and white female springer spaniel. 1 male bassett hound brown and black. very gentle and affectionate. LAST SEEN: Calle Del Encanto CONTACT: Larry Kitchens @ 575-649-6502 Two small brown dogs with tags. Found 6/18/08. AREA: Mesa La Jolla Westmoreland CONTACT: Heather Murphy @ 575-635-1501 Sable colored ferret. Very cute and friendly. Appears to be an adult male. AREA: Picacho Hills CONTACT: Cindy @ 575-635-5286 or David at 647-0162 Cocker spaniel/Dalmatian 9-12 month old male puppy. Black face, ears & back. All four paws white with small black spots. White chest belly with bigger black spots. Found only with small blue collar NO tags. Area: Stanford/Drake/Vassar/ Purdue/Dartmouth/Yale streets in Las Cruces near Mesilla Park CONTACT: Billie Stephenson @ 575-525-6782 Copyright 2006-08 by Bravo Mic Communications, LLC bravomic.com