06/30/2026
With the upcoming holiday upon us, I wanted to offer some tips for the poor pups who don't do well with fireworks and/or thunderstorms:
Do not ignore your dog, they are fearful and panicking, give them whatever comfort they are seeking
Having a "safe haven" for them to hide out in; This can be a room, a large closet, or a basement with their comfort items (bed, blankets, favorite toy, etc.)
Having a light on in the room may also help to minimize the visual impact
Background noise loud enough to drown out the thunder and/or fireworks
Thundershirt might be helpful but this isn't for every dog
Anti-anxiety meds (talk to vet to get recommendations), helps more for known events coming up (i.e. July 4th; weather calls for storms all night or day, etc.)
Pheromone therapy (Adaptil) might work for some dogs but not all
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