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QED

(3,091 posts) Sun Dec 31, 2023, 06:39 PM Dec 2023

Not looking forward to the fireworks tonight.

My dogs go berserk. I've tried different calming treats and even "ACE", a sedative from the vet. Nothing helps. I have a Thunder Shirt, no luck. I have some hemp seed chews I'll try tonight.

It's insane. I hope it's not as back as July 4th.

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Not looking forward to the fireworks tonight. (Original Post) QED Dec 2023 OP

The pyrotechnics have already started here Deuxcents Dec 2023 #1

I'm usually asleep by 9:30. QED Dec 2023 #3

My older dog used to have a huge problem with that. Mr.Bill Dec 2023 #2

There have been some fireworks in the last few hours. .and just now!!! Does niyad Jan 2024 #4

From the White House Pet webpage LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #5

Deuxcents

(20,936 posts)

1. The pyrotechnics have already started here

Reply to QED (Original post)

Sun Dec 31, 2023, 06:58 PM

Dec 2023

In fact, for the last couple of days. My kitty hides in my closet n I try to keep some music going in my bedroom for her.

QED

(3,091 posts)

3. I'm usually asleep by 9:30.

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 31, 2023, 07:21 PM

Dec 2023

And I might be asleep by the time the noise starts - and my dogs will wake me up barking. I'll try to stay awake so I can play music for them but I will probably nod off.

Mr.Bill

(24,906 posts)

2. My older dog used to have a huge problem with that.

Reply to QED (Original post)

Sun Dec 31, 2023, 07:06 PM

Dec 2023

Now she's deaf and can just sleep through it

niyad

(122,093 posts)

4. There have been some fireworks in the last few hours. .and just now!!! Does

Reply to QED (Original post)

Mon Jan 1, 2024, 12:04 AM

Jan 2024

not seem to matter that it is illegal!

Gave my kitteh "Quiet Moments" (a melatonin compound), and his favourite catnip/passion flower treat. He is stretched out sleeping on my lap right now.

LetMyPeopleVote

(158,233 posts)

5. From the White House Pet webpage

Reply to QED (Original post)

Mon Jan 1, 2024, 12:35 AM

Jan 2024

Link to tweet

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