As summer vacation draws to a close, we often celebrate Labor Day with fireworks, barbeques, and open pool days. While all this fun is a great way to celebrate both our country and the people who work to make it better, we can sometimes forget the furry members of our family. Fireworks can be scary, certain food can cause gastric upset, constant swimming can cause skin irritation, and visitors can leave gates or doors open for Fido or Fluffy to escape. We’ve put together a little list of helpful hints for you to follow so no one has to visit the emergency room this holiday weekend: