Tips for taking care of your pets when fireworks are booming

Dogs might enjoy participating in daytime activities for July Fourth — like this dog named Charlie, decked out for a parade in Salisbury, Mass., in 2024. But when fireworks start, veterinarians say, it

Communities around the U.S. are putting on epic fireworks shows for America’s 250th birthday — but that spells trouble for dogs and cats. Here’s a guide to help the animals in your life.

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