
Solar eclipse 2024: Should pet owners be concerned for their animals' safety ahead during the rare event?
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Pet owners are wise to think about their animal's well-being ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Experts say it's best to keep animals inside and to watch for signs of stress.
While four-legged family members don't need to have specialized shades — it's highly unlikely that the animals will look directly up at the sun, even if they're outside, say experts — there are still some extra steps that pet owners can take to ensure their pet's safety during the atmospheric event. Brittany Kasko is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.
The 2021-2022 American Pet Products Association's (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey (the most recent one available) found that 70% of U.S. households own some type of pet — a number that rose from 67% in the 2019-2020 survey.













