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Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:05 am to deeprig9
My daughters dog is terrified of thunder and fireworks. Benadryl works but they bought some sort of CBD Oil from the vet and it also works well. My lab, whose only reaction to thunder or fireworks is to look for something to retrieve, also LOVES the CBD oil stuff...she is just about a junkie. Our cat also jonses for the stuff. All we have to do is go in the office where we keep it and all three start up with the begging.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:06 am to deeprig9
Just let him be scared. It ain’t going to kill him.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:13 am to GeauxTigas22
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You would rather drug your dog instead of just putting them inside/away from the fireworks?
Being indoors doesn't help in the least. If the door is opened at all while it is going on they will shoot outside because they are dogs and not overly bright...they are exercising the flight side of their fight or flight instinct. They have no idea why they are going outside during the skeery noise only that they are going and going is better than staying where the skeery noise is. If it is a big enough dog they may not wait until the door is opened to take off...they may run through a door or jump out a window. They are out of their minds with fear...some will also get violent.
I have read that more pets go missing on 4th of July than any day of the year and New Years eve is second. Keeping them in a cage in the house is the safest bet but it doesn't help their anxiety which is very bad for them...while it is ongoing. Within an hour or so you most likely won't see any difference but while the noise is going on they lose their damned minds. If they ain't caged and the door opens for a second they may be gone and won't stop until they don't hear the noise...which is going to be a long way off and most likely involves crossing a bunch of roads.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:18 am to AwgustaDawg
It's a sad microcosm of today's society. What kind of drugs can I take/give to (insert animal/relative here) so they won't have to experience (insert disorder here). fricked up.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:21 am to deeprig9
I’d just go in next door and your neighborhood Facebook group and complain. Maybe say you heard gunfire.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:31 am to deeprig9
Rescue Remedy
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:36 am to deeprig9
Trazadome will have your dog snoring and not giving AF
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:41 am to GeauxTigers0107
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It's a sad microcosm of today's society. What kind of drugs can I take/give to (insert animal/relative here) so they won't have to experience (insert disorder here). fricked up.
I agree more or less...but in our case the dog is suffering from severe anxiety while it is going on. It is not pretty. Our vet recommended benadryl without our asking when the dog was acting the same way in her office just because she was in the vets office. We trust her judgement. The dog is none the worse for wear within an hour of the noise stopping but while it is going on she is a complete mess...
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:43 am to TigerinATL
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Check with your vet on the dosage
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that 3rd pill
!!!!!
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:44 am to CougarBait
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Just let him be scared. It ain’t going to kill him.
Most likely not, but if for some reason a door is opened to the outside and they ain't restrained they can and do run off and can and do get run over in the process. They can also cause all kinds of damage in the house and will even damage themselves trying to get out of a crate...they will bite themselves, chew at the crate or door jambs...they are completely out of their mind when it is going on.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:50 am to deeprig9
Fire a cap gun before you feed him everydy. He'll soon learn to love the noise.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:56 am to deeprig9
Grill T bone steaks. Give dogs bones with meat on them. They might not notice the noise.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:58 am to deeprig9
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Trazodone
^^^
This.
It works extremely well, but the drawback is that your dog will be in a bit of a noticeable stupor during the time this drug is in effect. Don't be surprised by that side effect. You'll just have to decide whether a trembling, nervous, terrified dog is preferable to a dog that appears to be stoned off his gourd.
Good luck. I feel for ya. My dog is the same way. (For the record, we opted for trembling, nervous, and terrified for a few hours. Our coonhound, Ruby, looks absolutely pitiful and helpless when she's stoned. But that's the option.)
This post was edited on 4/19/23 at 8:00 am
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:04 am to deeprig9
I found Trazadone helps. If it needs a boost, I add a 5 mg Melatonin. The Walgreens brand 5 mg is safe, the 10 mg, also. Some has xylitol in it and that will kill your dog. Always check labels even if you are buying the same brand bc it can have it with differing mg, same brand. Or order a natural calming chew online or pet store. I find Zesty Paws calming treats to be good. Available on their website, Chewy, and Amazon. Before combining with Trazadone, clear it with your vet against its ingredients. I have a “screamer” with fireworks and my combo settles her right down. Made it through the NY midnight explosion. Start dosing a day early so it’s in their system.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:08 am to CougarBait
Not true. Every year there are posts of dogs and horses having heart attacks from fireworks. Most of my dogs are ok, but I have one who panics, so will do what I can to alleviate her fear.
OP, in addition to the meds I suggested, take them out for last potty bf they kick off. And forgive any accidents. If you must take out after dark or when fireworks going off, leash behind your fence and hold that leash. Dogs will jump a fence in fear.
Edited to add: and get a special chew toy, stuffed bone, freeze stuff in a kong, to keep dog busy during the fireworks. Turn up TV or radio.
OP, in addition to the meds I suggested, take them out for last potty bf they kick off. And forgive any accidents. If you must take out after dark or when fireworks going off, leash behind your fence and hold that leash. Dogs will jump a fence in fear.
Edited to add: and get a special chew toy, stuffed bone, freeze stuff in a kong, to keep dog busy during the fireworks. Turn up TV or radio.
This post was edited on 4/19/23 at 8:11 am
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:29 am to Dixie2023
lead pill
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:53 am to GeauxTigers0107
quote:Are you suggesting he work with the dog in therapy to holistically get over it’s fear of fireworks?
It's a sad microcosm of today's society. What kind of drugs can I take/give to (insert animal/relative here) so they won't have to experience (insert disorder here). fricked up.
This post was edited on 4/19/23 at 8:54 am
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:54 am to deeprig9
blow some weed smoke in his ear
or move to the country and get away from neighbors
or move to the country and get away from neighbors
Posted on 4/19/23 at 9:02 am to deeprig9
Somebody has probably said it, but the answer is Trazadone.
Also, a little gabapentin to top off.
Unfortunately, trashy arse people abuse the stuff so all vet clinics treat it as a controlled substance.
Also, a little gabapentin to top off.
Unfortunately, trashy arse people abuse the stuff so all vet clinics treat it as a controlled substance.
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