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Annie Moosee

(174 posts) Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:42 AM Jul 2

For the fur family not happy w fireworks

May I recommend calling the vet to get a script for trazodone? Be sure to give a small dose well prior the need to ensure your dog isn't one of the low precent that has a negative reaction to it.

Also, valerian root is a good herbal option to help your pets stay calm.

Having a tv or stereo on to provide an alternate noise source.

A suggestion I just saw was to make a little comfortable fort for the dogs and cats.

I had a dog that I would put a heavy jacket on her, our own "thundershirt." My mom was her favorite person to go to when the thunder or fireworks were overwhelming.

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For the fur family not happy w fireworks (Original Post) Annie Moosee Jul 2 OP

Thundershirt scared my dog The Blue Flower Jul 2 #1

Thank you very much Annie Moosee and my dog, Dolly, thanks you too. debm55 Jul 2 #2

We use hemp oil susanr516 Jul 2 #3

We have had good results with hemp oil calming our rescue pitt bully during thunderstorms HappyH Jul 2 #5

Pheronomes 🙀😸😻 justaprogressive Jul 2 #4

The Blue Flower

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1. Thundershirt scared my dog

Reply to Annie Moosee (Original post)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:44 AM

Jul 2

Loud noises make her cower, pant, drool, and tremble. I'll try the sedative this time.

debm55

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2. Thank you very much Annie Moosee and my dog, Dolly, thanks you too.

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:45 AM

Jul 2

susanr516

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3. We use hemp oil

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Wed Jul 2, 2025, 12:00 PM

Jul 2

Ananda pets full spectrum hemp extract. We give it to Roscoe for 1week before July 4 and new year's eve. You can order it online. We also use a thunder shirt.