Keep Your Dogs Calm, Comfortable and Safe on July 4

Pet Wants Olathe, a local pet food and products company, provides suggestions on how to help dogs
get through Independence Day.

Olathe, KS, June 21, 2019 --(PR.com)-- It's lots of fun to put a red, white and blue bandana on your dog
and take them along to the family picnic, but for dogs, the activities and fireworks on Independence Day
can be scary and dangerous. In fact, more pets get lost on July 4 than any other day of the year. Here are
some ways pet parents can help their dogs stay calm, comfortable and safe during this year's festivities.

“We work with animals every day and we want our pets to be with us at the picnics and festivals too, but
sometimes it's just not the right decision for your pet, your family or the people around you. When dogs
get scared - especially from loud noises like fireworks - they are more likely to bolt and run away. By
taking the time to consider your pet's needs, you can make July 4th better for everyone,” said Debbie
Smith, co-owner of Pet Wants Olathe.

Here are some suggestions on ways to help your pets:

Act Calm: Animals pick up on behavioral cues from their owners, so if you're jumpy, nervous or scared,
they will be, too. If you can stay calm and relaxed, that will transfer to them.

DIY Anxiety Wrap: Even if your pet is fine with thunder, a Thundershirt or DIY anxiety wrap may be
helpful during the fireworks. Take a shirt or tank top that is lightly snug on your pup and put it on
backwards, so their tail comes through the neck. Then tie the shirt tails together to make the shirt snug.

Find a Quiet Place: Move your pet to a closet or interior room with more sound-proofing than the rest of
the house. Make sure to introduce your pets to this area well before the 4th so it feels like a comfortable
place instead of a punishment. You can also try lowering the blinds or turning on the TV to help block out
the noise.

Bone or Bully Stick: Give your pet something new and fun to distract them from the situation.

Pet Wants Calm Balm or Skin Spray: With soothing lavender, our house-made balms and sprays are great
for reducing anxiety associated with new people, new places and loud noises.

CBD Oil: This all-natural, quality-grade hemp oil has components to help dogs feel more comfortable and
reduce anxiety. Pet Wants Olathe proudly carries Pet Releaf CBD products.

Watch What They Eat: Alcohol is very dangerous for pets, so absolutely no alcohol. Also, many people
foods that we enjoy on holidays have way too many calories and too much fat for our pets' systems to
handle, which can end up making them sick. Keep with their regular food and treats made specifically for
dogs.

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Stay Inside: Even though you want to take your dog to the family picnic of the July 4th festival at the
park, keeping them home, inside and somewhere quiet can make Independence Day more enjoyable for
everyone. Plus, if they are at home, they are much less likely to bolt, meaning you won't spend all night
scouring the neighborhood or posting on Next Door. Also, check your gates!

Pet Wants' carefully developed proprietary pet food is made in small batches once per month so every
kibble is guaranteed to be fresh and packed with nutrition. There's no sugar added, no fillers and no
animal by-products. Also, since Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy or dyes, meaning the food is a
great fit for pets with allergies and Pet Wants only sources the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice and
other ingredients available. Pet Wants Olathe offers free, personal delivery to the KC metro.

Curious about Pet Wants? Learn more about Pet Wants Olathe by calling 913-274-9071, emailing
sklohr@petwants.com or dsmith@petwants.com or visiting the website at PetWantsOlathe.com.

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Contact Information:
Pet Wants Olathe
Shari Klohr
913-274-9071
Contact via Email
www.petwantsolathe.com

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