Gallery: 8 Tips to Protect Your Pup on July 4

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1. Check Your Dog's ID

Be sure your dog is wearing an up-to-date and visible ID tag on her collar at all times. Also, don’t forget to check her microchip! Not sure about those? Learn more in this microchip article. (Photo: Thinkstock)

2. Snap a Photo

Take a current photo of your dog, just in case. Want to learn how to take a great photo? Our tips for taking good adoptable dog photos work just as well for adopted pups. (Photo: Thinkstock)

3. Tire Your Pup Early

Exercise your dog early in the day before parties begin. Make sure that any off-leash time is securely fenced and any walks have a good leash — people sometimes set off fireworks before dark! (Photo: Thinkstock)

4. Recruit Help

During cookouts, ask guests to play with your dog away from the flames. Learn more about cookout safety for pets. (Photo: Thinkstock)

5. Avoid an Accident

Keep charcoal, fireworks, sparklers and glow sticks far from curious canines. Even when unlit, these can cause serious problems if a dog decides to chew. (Photo: Thinkstock)

6. Protect Your Pup's Belly

Avoid upset stomachs by keeping dog treats on hand for guests who want to give your dog food. Want some treats you can make? Check out some of our favorite homemade pet treat recipes! (Photo: Thinkstock)

7. Skip the Fireworks -- For Your Dog

Leave your dog safely inside your home with a frozen stuffed treat during the fireworks. (Photo: Thinkstock)

8. Distract Your Dog

If your dog is afraid of loud noises, leave gentle music playing to help cover the sound of fireworks.

9. Share the infographic!

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10. Tell us!

How will you protect pets this Independence Day?

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