There's nothing like a grand fireworks display – the sky literally on fire with magnificent colors. We love them, and we look forward to enjoying them on those special holidays or special occasions, such as New Years and the Fourth of July. And we are all aware of firework safety for people and children, but we sometimes forget that our pets should also be considered. Fireworks become very hot very quickly. Curious pets can sniff or even attempt to ingest lit fireworks, resulting in severe burns of the face, mouth or even paws. This is most common in the ever-popular sparkler. Even if unlit, ingesting fireworks can be quite dangerous, even lethal. Fireworks contain a variety of agents including potassium nitrate. For their color effect, heavy metals are used such as mercury, antimony, copper, barium, strontium and phosphorus. Ingestion of these products can result in severe illness.
As the first bottle rocket goes off, your dog is suddenly missing in action, and you’re likely to find him in the far corner of the darkest closet or under the bed.
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