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Annie Moosee

(184 posts)
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 10:42 AM Jul 2025

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 2025 OP
Thundershirt scared my dog The Blue Flower Jul 2025 #1
Thank you very much Annie Moosee and my dog, Dolly, thanks you too. debm55 Jul 2025 #2
We use hemp oil susanr516 Jul 2025 #3
We have had good results with hemp oil calming our rescue pitt bully during thunderstorms HappyH Jul 2025 #5
Pheronomes 🙀😸😻 justaprogressive Jul 2025 #4

susanr516

(1,508 posts)
3. We use hemp oil
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:00 AM
Jul 2025

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.

HappyH

(192 posts)
5. We have had good results with hemp oil calming our rescue pitt bully during thunderstorms
Wed Jul 2, 2025, 11:09 AM
Jul 2025

Mrs Happy also has music to meditate by and the combination has put the puppy to sleep during some bad thunderstorms.

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