Dogs & Fireworks

[SimpleMan]

My dogs have a miserable time every 4^th of July.

They are bothered by fireworks even with the windows closed and the air conditioning on.

I know some people give their dogs sedatives but I really do not want to go that route.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Southshorerob]

Same here ... So I'll be listening .

[dougfxdl]

Try a Thundershirt. Good for thunderstorms and fireworks.

[Bigrob]

We have a rescue that is extremely sensitive to fire works and gun shots, she used to run away but has gotten a lot better. We wrap her up in a tight (not to tight) sweater (blanket)... It applies pressure all around her and for some reason it really helps.

[SimpleMan]

Try a Thundershirt. Good for thunderstorms and fireworks.

Nice to know.

I was unfamiliar with their product.

Below is their link and a photo.

http://www.thundershirt.com/?gclid=C...FRJbhgodK08Eyw

Thundershirt-for-dogs_pu.jpg

[UVBNAXED]

Try a Thundershirt. Good for thunderstorms and fireworks.

Yup, that

[UVBNAXED]

Or, a little Benadryl

[Pitbull428]

Melatonin has worked for my dog with no side effects. If you research it, its very safe when following the recommendations for dosage.

[LazyLab]

Beer

[Southshorerob]

You sick bastard ..... JK my Lab loved beer,

[SimpleMan]

Melatonin has worked for my dog with no side effects. If you research it, its very safe when following the recommendations for dosage.

My kids' pediatrician recommends Melatonin.

If it is safe enough for my kids, then it should be safe for my dogs.

Do you have a website link with canine dosage recommendations?

[SimpleMan]

Or, a little Benadryl

An old school favorite for teething children.

My great grandparents (old country) used Italian bread soaked in wine.

[Pitbull428]

My kids' pediatrician recommends Melatonin.

If it is safe enough for my kids, then it should be safe for my dogs.

Do you have a website link with canine dosage recommendations?

I would urge you to talk to your vet or preferred animal hospital first....every dog is different as is their health status.

Here is some general info

http://webcanine.com/2007/melatonin-for-stress/

[Aquabach]

If your vet prescribes sedatives why would you fight it?
we had a Lab that was terrified of fireworks
hed freak out, go into the closet and pull all the clothes off and bury himself underneath
it was terrible to see the fear in his eyes and thee tremors.
sedaticves were a blessing for him

[MSA77]

Melatonin has worked for my dog with no side effects. If you research it, its very safe when following the recommendations for dosage.

The jury is out on Melatonin. It is one of those "items" that they slip past the FDA (not that they aren't corrupt bastards) as a supplement. It actually is a hormone, and they marketed the shit out of it because NASA supposedly used it to help reset astronauts "clocks," as in being thrown off schedule from abnormal sunrise and sunsets. I have used it, and it works, but they are not 100% as sure as to its safety as they were when it first came out. Probably better than sedatives, and probably safer, but just didn't want anyone remembering that it was absolutely 100% safe. Not definitely the case.

[SimpleMan]

If your vet prescribes sedatives why would you fight it?
we had a Lab that was terrified of fireworks
hed freak out, go into the closet and pull all the clothes off and bury himself underneath
it was terrible to see the fear in his eyes and thee tremors.
sedaticves were a blessing for him

I just feel that people are over medicated today, and soon our pets will be.

I will go that route if it is my only option.