A grieving pet owner just released a reminder to watch over your furry companions this Fourth of July.
The Fourth of July means a carefree day of family reunions, fireworks, and cookouts in celebration of the country’s freedom. But it also presents dangers that pet owners should be aware of.
It was on June 26 when James Copp shared photos of his furry companion Zoe on social media. He told his family and friends that his pooch had passed away on the Fourth of July.
After noticing that his furry friend was acting strangely and puking, Copp took her to the vet.
“The doctors ran test and contacted the poison control center. They told us there’s a chemical that was causing it And they tried to pump her stomach but the poison was to much and she died at 2:50 today.”
In another follow-up post, Copp said that Zoe had licked firework ash off grass in the backyard after they used sparklers.
“Don’t let you animals ingest burnt or unburnt fireworks,” he wrote on Facebook. “It’s really poisons to animals and there are absolutely no warnings on the box about it. The vets even looked it up to see if there was warning on the box.”
He added: “[S]he was only a year and a half old. We will never forget you and we miss you R.i.P Zoe.”
Pet Poison Hotline said that fireworks are dangerous to pets. “First, the loud noise of fireworks (during July 4th holidays) can result in severe stress, fear, and anxiety.
“Secondly, when unused fireworks are ingested, they are poisonous to pets. Fireworks contain hazardous chemicals such as potassium nitrate, which is an oxidizing agent.”
The website added: “Pets ingesting large amounts can suffer tremors or seizures, along with acute kidney failure, bone marrow changes, shallow breathing and jaundice, which is yellowing of the skin.”
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