Veterinarian judy morgan told the american kennel club akc that petting your dog can calm them during fireworks but do it strategically.
Calm down dog fireworks.
Here are 6 ways to treat your dog with care on july 4 to lessen anxiety and panicking.
July 4th pet owner guide.
Learn how to keep your dog calm during fourth of july fireworks.
Petting them can be comforting long slow firm strokes.
Create a sense of calmness and compete with the noise by turning on a radio or television.
Your vet may be able to give your dog medication that will keep it calm during the fireworks.
If you have a basement taking your dog down there can help reduce noise.
Close the curtains to black out any flashing lights from outside.
Flower remedies or essences essential oils.
It all depends on your personal preferences and what works best for your dog.
This includes making sure all windows screens and doors.
Exercise is a great idea to reduce your pet s anxiety.
Find a quiet comfortable area for your pet indoors and turn on the tv or radio to help reduce the ability for them to hear the fireworks.
Fireworks safety picnic items to keep out of reach and more tips one is abundant exercise.
You can choose from homeopathy.
Switching the tv or radio on might help to muffle the sound but make sure it s not too loud and don t try this if your dog isn t used to noises from the television.
Always keep your dog indoors when fireworks are being let off.
If you have any areas of your home that tend to be more sound proof than others opt for those sound dampening areas to alleviate your pup s anxiety.
There are many natural remedies that ll help take the edge off your dog s fear of fireworks.
The fourth of july is coming up meaning many dog owners will be dealing with howling barking and generally anxious dogs.
Place a cotton ball in their ears while the fireworks go on just remember to take them out 3.
If your dog has had severe reactions to fireworks thunder or loud noises in the past make an appointment with your vet before the day of the fireworks.
One product your vet might recommend is a pheromone called adaptil.