Independence Day is a day for celebration, fun, and fireworks. However, your pet might not feel the same way. Fireworks are very loud and can cause severe anxiety or fear in your dog or cat. Here are some safety tips you can follow before the festivities begin. In fact, be ready with these tactics a few days before and a few days after the 4th. There always seems to be someone out there who wants to start the celebration early and keep it going as long as possible.