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Robin - you are SO right about protecting our pets if they are afraid of the loud 4th of July fireworks. Our Labradoodles don't mind the sounds, but I know lots of pups do. If those can be kept close by (sitting in your lap or right at your feet) with the windows closed -- and a loving hand kept on them as a calming influence, hopefully they will be OK. It also might help to drop a note in the mailbox of an offending (noisy) neighbor respectfully asking them not to set off illegal fireworks for the sake of pets and children. Good luck - and Happy 4th of July to all!....Karna Bodman
ReplyDeleteSadly, no one has mailboxes on their doorsteps out here. All are in a central location down the street.
ReplyDeleteSuch great info and advice. I've had dogs and cats who ran the spectrum about how disturbing they found the noise, but all of them were bothered. And then there's me ... I love the stunning nighttime display of fireworks, but find the noise bombs just awful, even wearing ear mufflers and slapping my hands over the ear mufflers. Gives my brain quite a twist. Argh.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Gayle! Why they have to do those noise bombs is beyond me!
DeleteThere are a lot of vacant lots in my area, so while there are plenty of fireworks, none so far have been close to me.
ReplyDeleteNeither our Chow nor my cat seemed to have a problem with fireworks. The dog used to howl at fire engine sirens (cutest thing ever!!!!) and nothing other than a two day commute to life in another state ever freaked out the cat.
You're lucky, Lisa. Our boxer was never too bothered. But our poodle, sadly, is overly sensitive!
DeleteOur dogs always hated the noise. We found putting them in their beds right next to wherever we were, and then covering them with a blanket or large towel helped. Sort of like swaddling a baby.
ReplyDeleteWe have a heavy blanket that seems to help, too. Someone on FB suggested a recording of thunder. I'm going to try that, playing softly and increasing each day to try to desensitize her!
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