Brentwood Animal Hospital

08/24/2026

08/05/2026

🐾We are excited to announce that Dr. Cameron Carter is joining our team! She has available appointments starting on August 27th.

08/01/2026

😍How cute is Beef Wellington! His first visit was filled with snuggles from Cheyenne🐾

07/31/2026

🐾July went by so fast! Here's a couple of our adorable patients! Show us your cute July pics of your adorable fur babies🐾

07/30/2026

🥰Today is International Day of Friendship🥰 Thomas and Loki are the best of friends! They are definitely up to no good🐱

07/30/2026

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07/04/2026

Just a friendly reminder we will be closed today, July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

07/03/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July!

07/02/2026

As we prepare for the upcoming 4th of July we want to talk about noise phobia! Could your pet be suffering?

Did you know?

July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters across the country. Why? Many dogs (and some cats, although not as commonly) experience a fear of loud noises ("noise phobia"). July 4th is often celebrated with fireworks, and sometimes with gunshots. These loud noises trigger a fear response in some dogs, as can thunderstorms.

There are a number of factors that determine a pet’s reaction to certain noises, such as their age, socialization, and experience. Depending on the type of animal you have and the severity of their fear, signs of pet noise phobia may include:

Hiding
Trembling or shaking
Seeking out the owner
Urinating or defecating
Pacing/Panting
Chewing
Digging
Barking or howling

Some dogs become so fearful of the noise that they try to run away from it, including escaping and running as fast as they can away from the noise. This is why our shelters are so busy on July 5th!

How can you calm your dog's fear of loud noises?

Your pet may be comforted by being in a smaller, confined space such as a crate (if they are accustomed to a crate), a bedroom, closet, or bathroom. Play soothing music or turn on the TV for your pet. Human company helps, but try not to over-indulge your pet with sympathy. Give your pet attention and act like everything is normal!

Never Use Punishment
Under NO circumstances should punishment be used when you are helping your pet overcome noise or storm phobias, especially if there has been physical damage that occurred while you were away. Punishment only serves to increase the pet’s anxiety and fear. Keeping your pet calm and relaxed is a requisite part of treatment.

Wraps & Shirts
Some dogs respond well to the various capes and wraps available, including Anxiety Wrap (anxietywrap.com), and Thundershirt (thundershirt.com).

Pheromone Products
Pheromone products can help dogs with noise and storm anxiety. Adaptil (ceva.us) contains a synthetic analogue of dog appeasing pheromone (DAP), which reportedly helps provide reassurance and comfort to puppies and dogs of all ages. One study showed that desensitization (white noise machine or gentle music) in combination with DAP helped dogs handle their fear of fireworks.

Feliway pheromone for cats aids in curbing unwanted cat behaviors such as spraying, scratching, and general fearfulness.

Have a save and Happy 4th of July!