Be Aware of Other Fireworks Dangers
Beyond scaring pets, fireworks’ presence in the home or garage — or leftover shells at a park — can also pose a hazard. “Fireworks in shiny packages can look like an appetizing snack and, if eaten, can cause even more chaos once inside an animal,” Houchen says. “As most fireworks are made overseas, getting an exact ingredient list of what is in each firework is often not possible. Also, spent fireworks, if ingested, can pose as much of a danger as the new ones.”
Ingestion of fireworks can cause nausea, vomiting and ulceration of the mouth or GI tract, as well as organ damage, respiratory problems and other issues. An animal that swallows fireworks should be treated by a vet immediately.
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Beyond scaring pets, fireworks’ presence in the home or garage — or leftover shells at a park — can also pose a hazard. “Fireworks in shiny packages can look like an appetizing snack and, if eaten, can cause even more chaos once inside an animal,” Houchen says. “As most fireworks are made overseas, getting an exact ingredient list of what is in each firework is often not possible. Also, spent fireworks, if ingested, can pose as much of a danger as the new ones.”
Ingestion of fireworks can cause nausea, vomiting and ulceration of the mouth or GI tract, as well as organ damage, respiratory problems and other issues. An animal that swallows fireworks should be treated by a vet immediately.