07/01/2025
Helping Your Nervous Pup This Fourth of July ๐พ
The Fourth of July can be a really stressful time for our furry friends. All those loud booms and bright flashes from fireworks can be absolutely terrifying for them! Here at Lone Tree Animal Care Center, we want to help you make this holiday as calm and comfortable as possible for your nervous dog.
Here are some of our best tips:
๐ถ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐: Set up a quiet, cozy spot where your dog can feel secure. This could be a crate covered with a blanket, an interior room, or even a bathroom. Make sure it has their favorite bed, toys, and a long-lasting chew to keep them occupied.
๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ฌ๐: Close windows and curtains to help block out some of the sounds and lights. Playing calming music or white noise can also work wonders to drown out the firework sounds.
๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ: It's best to avoid walks during peak fireworks times. Keep your dog safely inside, even if they usually have free run of the yard. You don't want them getting spooked and running off.
๐ค ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: If you can, stay with your dog and offer gentle reassurance. You can also try to distract them with their favorite games or some really high-value treats.
๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ: We can discuss options like calming treats, Thundershirts, calming pheromones, or even prescription anxiety medications that might be suitable for your dog. Just give us a call!
๐ท๏ธ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฌ & ๐๐ข๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ: This is super important! Just in case your dog does get scared and slips away, make sure their ID tags are up-to-date and their microchip information is current.
๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ! If your dog experiences severe anxiety, it's always best to chat with us about a calming strategy well before the Fourth of July. We're here to help!
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