How to prepare your pets for a less stressful 4th of July
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Many celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks that feature dazzling colors and loud booms. Pets are often unfamiliar to these sights and sounds, so they can get spooked easily. Here’s what you can do to help prepare your pets for a less stressful July 4 holiday, according to Cape Coral Animal Shelter officials: Repair fences nowUpdate tags and microchips with the most recent information in case they get outAsk your vet about using calming medications to soothe anxietyCreate a safe room or place for your petUse food and treats to distract animals from scary...