How to keep San Antonio pets safe during July 4th fireworks

We're approaching the perennial problem — how to keep pets calm as the sounds of July Fourth fireworks and revelry ring through their hyper-sensitive ears.

Why it matters: Dog intakes and runaways are the highest around the holiday, according to Shelter Animals Count, as animals perceive the loud, unpredictable crashes of fireworks as a threat and try to escape.

The intrigue: One possible calming mechanism in recent years is the use of CBD oils and chews.

• 83% of dogs showed a decrease in stress when given CBD ahead of a stressful event, according to a study from Cornell.

Yes, but: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) does not currently recommend CBD products as calming agents.

• "We still need more information regarding factors such as how CBD behaves in an animal's body," AVMA spokesperson Michael San Filippo tells Axios.

Here are a couple tips from San Antonio Animal Care Services:

• Don't leave pets alone outside, even in a fenced-in yard — they could still dig a hole and escape or become entangled.
• Create a closed-off area inside your home, which can calm a nervous pet while keeping them away from breakable belongings.

What's next: City animal care officers work on the holiday. Call 311 if you need them.