Poor dog is freaking out

[geeker]

Any veterinarians or vet techs here?
My dog is very upset by the fireworks that are popping more and more frequently and becoming louder/bigger.
He seems to be getting worse with age.
I SHOULD have spoken to his vet beforehand about some sedatives, for his comfort, but I did not.
What can I do for him?

 

[BradSmith]

I don't know about sedatives or anything, but my old dog was bad that way. he would run and hide in the bath tub, I would cover him up with a blanket and just hang with him until he calmed down and went to sleep.

 

[BiancaMontgomery]

My poor dog is the same way. She's laying here next to me under a blanket. She's against my leg, so she knows I'm here and I think she feels like she's hidden pretty well under the blanket, so for now, she's being still and quiet. Poor things.

 

[Rhetoric Camel]

according to the dog whisperer babying them only promotes the behavior. I usually just let the dog get scared and hide, they'll come out afterwords. I do know some dogs get really really bad and don't even recover the next day and need sedatives. Honestly there isn't much you can do for it if you don't have sedatives as far as I know.

 

[Lab]

if you have valium give that to the dog.. or benadryl 1mg per lb.. turn up the tv to drown out the fireworks.. and keep it busy playing with something

 

[Lab]

i worked as a vet tech for 4 years until i injured my back and could not do that line of work anymore..

 

[NCC]

I know it's kinda late in the game for this advice, at least for this holiday. But, some of my thunderstorm, and yes, fireworks recordings are bought by people with nervous dogs who use them to get their pets accustomed to the sounds. I hear this technique has some success. Doesn't need to be window rattlingly loud. Not promoting my product, just saying ... I'm not the only source.

 

[geeker]

I'll sen if I can get him to eat a benadryl tablet in a piece of cheese.
He is too big to be climbing all over us...

 

[angelique510]

Bach's Flower Essences - Rescue Remedy - works wonders. Just put a few drops in his water. It is safe for anybody, human or canine. You should be able to pick it up at a healthy food store and some drug stores carry it.

Flower Essences for Dogs | Rescue Remedy for Dogs

~A

 

[classwife]

One of my cats clings to the porcelan in the bathroom when hiding from noise. I have music I turn on in there for him. He goes there for fireworks, t-storms and "hiss monsters". (hot air balloons). Odd how they go to the most supported part of the house, amazing survival instincts.

 

[NCC]

Odd how they go to the most supported part of the house, amazing survival instincts.

That's a really astute observation. Yep, the same room people often retreat to in the event of threatening weather. Interesting.

 

[chrisl317]

Wait till 3:30 a.m. and shoot off about a good $50 to $100 worth of fireworks. Not all at once, take your time. I know this will mess up the dog, but, maybe your neighbors will get the point. I can't tolerate people who don't know when to quit either.

 

[four2109]

My dog always did better if I went outside with him. Being inside he didn't know what it was. If I went out with him he seemed to get that it was Ok.

 

[zbasspro]

OMG...my lil Mini dachshunds.. chase after the damn things! Lil Ted singed the hair on his face last yr.. I think he senses my fear or something, and is trying to protect me...hey it's my story and i'm sticking to it...no he's not slow.. leave me alone...lol

 

[Tuesday]

I feel so sorry for all the dogs. I have numerous neighbors that set off fireworks starting the day before July, so this evening will be bad. It is strictly against the law where I live and I have no idea how they get away with it year after year. They endanger themselves, other peoples homes and upset the dogs!!!
Go 5 miles over the speed limit and the cops will be all over you. Set off dangerous fireworks and nothing happens
They have scheduled firework dispalys thru out the city but they do not go to those instead they stay at home and do there own.

 

[classwife]

Well. Here we are. 9;12. One cat clinging to the porcelan with the radio, one cat under the bed with the tv on loud. Both parrots covered and SHREIKING with the tv on loud in living room. MAYBE another half hour......

 

[viktor]

Well here in Canada we have Victoria day then Canada day, my poor Julie just buries herself under a pile of pillows on the sofa. She thinks people are crazy and she's right...

 

[jj2]

if you have valium give that to the dog.. or benadryl 1mg per lb.. turn up the tv to drown out the fireworks.. and keep it busy playing with something

That's what we are doing right now---except the playing.
Gave her the Valium about an hour ago and she is sleeping away.

My problem, she quakes from the inside from T-storms too.

 

[jj2]

And I don't mind the holiday weekend. What I mind is it starts a week or better before and goes on for a couple weeks OR MORE after.

 

[Kookie]

I live in Detroit. Its been bad all week, but this weekend sounds like this is a war zone. And I have one very bad dog. He barks at the noise, looks out the window, and wants to attack all the flashes. Outside too, he scans the horizon. He gets my other Cattle Dog to do it too. I just don't understand how people can afford to do fireworks. LOL, and its illegal here in Michigan.