Pet owners can take several steps to mitigate anxiety and ensure their pets' safety during fireworks displays, such as keeping them indoors, providing enrichment activities, and using calming aids. Animal experts warn that pets go missing around the Fourth of July more than any other weekend.

While the loud booms and pops coming from 4th of July fireworks celebrations are part of the attraction for humans, the random explosions and whistles can be terrifying to pets. And those fears can cause pets — particularly dogs and cats — to panic, escape and run, putting them at risk of getting lost or injured.