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My 6 High-Tech Tactics for Pets Afraid of Fourth of July Fireworks

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Many pets react poorly to Independence Day booms. But today's smart technology can help you protect them.

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For many pet owners, Fourth of July celebrations create challenges, not parties. Dogs and cats alike can panic, hide, run away or develop health problems like bladder infections when they're stressed out from firework noises. It may seem like there's not much you can do, but I have good news.

Here are some of the devices and innovative productsthat I and other pet owners use to help our pets when firework explosions or thunderstorms abound. Keep these in mind for Independence Day and related holidays when it gets loud for sensitive...

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