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Tica yawning in the hot sun. Photo by Melissa. We aren’t walking much this weekend. Tica is zonked from the heat and freaked by the fireworks. She wants to go out, but pulls strongly towards home as soon as she hears a crack, snapple, or pop. Often, she’ll be too afraid to even potty. I have to be watchful and remember to let her in the backyard when it’s quiet. If you have dogs (or cats), remember that they need extra consideration over the next few weeks. Many animals react very strongly t

July Fourth Can Be Especially Stressful for Pets By Erica Little - The Register-Guard Fireworks have been a keenly appreciated tradition on the Fourth of July from the nation’s beginning. But what can be fun for people can be harsh on pets. Jerry Boggs, veterinarian and owner of Bush Animal Hospital in Eugene, says fireworks are an unfortunate way of celebrating the Fourth of July, as the noise makes many pets so anxious that they may harm themselves. In his 35 years as a veterinarian,