Pets and fireworks

lizardlady · Dec 31, 2021 at 10:46 PM

I think I've posted before that Beeg is terrified of loud noises. My trashy neighbors started shooting guns this afternoon. He has been glued to me ever since. I'll confess I yelled at him some. Trying to work around the house with a 75 pound dog attached to me is extremely inconvenient.

Starting about half an hour ago neighbors all around me started setting off fireworks as well as shooting guns. Beeg is wearing his Thundercoat, has lavender oil rubbed on his ears and I popped a couple of Benydral down his throat. He refuses to leave my side, but seems to be coping otherwise.

Compare that with Mikey. When the immediate neighbors started shooting off fireworks he got up from his nap, growled his displeasure and stalked out of the room.

unaluna · Dec 31, 2021 at 10:56 PM

I kinda picture Beeg as Martin Mull. Soft spoken and quirky.

lizardlady · Dec 31, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Definitely not soft spoken. He has a serious "I'm going to eat your liver for lunch" bark.

LiteraryLark · Dec 31, 2021 at 11:16 PM

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I've only worked at a pet store for three months, but unfortunately, some animals just need to ride through their triggers. I had a lady in saying she tried a dozen different medications that did nothing for the dog's anxiety. I felt sorry for the dog. I can't recommend anything, so all I can say is by tomorrow morning your dog will forget all about it.

lizardlady · Jan 01, 2022 at 09:02 AM

Beeg is not normally an anxious dog, matter of fact he is a happy big ole goof (hence his name) most of the time.

He is a rescue so I don't know if there is a reason for his fear of loud noises. He gets so terrified he could hurt himself in his panic. Over the years we've developed an arsenal of strategies to help keep him calm. I believe it would be cruel to expect him to ride through it.

lizardlady · Jan 01, 2022 at 06:57 PM

The trashy neighbors are at it again. From the sound of it I swear they are shooting off a cannon!

Beeg is glued to my side. Even the cats are nervous about the noise.

unaluna · Jan 01, 2022 at 09:21 PM

Even today? There were a lot of popping noises last night until like 2 am. And of course injuries and at least 1 death from a stray bullet in detroit. I was afraid to go out on the balcony to watch any fireworks.

lizardlady · Jan 01, 2022 at 10:32 PM

Una, these people are morons. They will use any excuse to shoot off guns.

SybilMarie · Jan 02, 2022 at 03:13 PM

Belle and Precious were both shaking like a leaf from the fireworks. I for one wish they were banned and replaced with silent ones.

SybilMarie · Jan 02, 2022 at 03:16 PM

Do you think the vet can prescribe Doggie Xanax?

lizardlady · Jan 02, 2022 at 07:01 PM

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Do you think the vet can prescribe Doggie Xanax?

SybilMarie, I've read about vet's giving dogs Valium for anxiety. I use Benadryl because it's cheap, I can get it over the counter and it's safe

downandlonely · Jan 04, 2022 at 04:43 AM

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Do you think the vet can prescribe Doggie Xanax?

Yes, vets can prescribe Xanax for dogs. I know a coworker who gives it to her dog. Personally, I would prefer giving a pet a daily anti-depressant like Prozac rather than a benzo though. Fewer side effects, and they are easier to get (not being a controlled substance).

Black Jack doesn't cry at loud noises, but he does like to stay very close to me. Or sometimes he will hid behind the washing machine or under the bed.

I did get a thunder vest for him, but I guess I didn't put it on correctly and he wriggled out. He was not happy with it.

lizardlady · Jan 04, 2022 at 07:05 AM

Beeg loves his Thundershirt. He comes running for me to put it on him when he sees my pick it up. It took some practice to learn how to put it on him though.

Open Eyes · Jan 04, 2022 at 07:17 AM

I am sorry you have to put up with such morons next to you. I have had the same problem and I hate the dates where people think of shooting off loud fireworks.

Lots of dogs and horses stress out big time and run loose and suffer injuries due to fireworks. There are selfish people out there who don’t care.

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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,868 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Dec 31, 2021 at 10:56 PM #2 I kinda picture Beeg as Martin Mull. Soft spoken and quirky.
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Dec 31, 2021 at 11:16 PM #3 Definitely not soft spoken. He has a serious "I'm going to eat your liver for lunch" bark.
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LiteraryLark Crowned "The Good Witch" Member Since Jun 2009 Location: Wonderland Posts: 11,535 (SuperPoster!) 14 1,318 hugs given	Dec 31, 2021 at 11:16 PM #4 EDIT: I've only worked at a pet store for three months, but unfortunately, some animals just need to ride through their triggers. I had a lady in saying she tried a dozen different medications that did nothing for the dog's anxiety. I felt sorry for the dog. I can't recommend anything, so all I can say is by tomorrow morning your dog will forget all about it.
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Jan 01, 2022 at 06:57 PM #6 The trashy neighbors are at it again. From the sound of it I swear they are shooting off a cannon! Beeg is glued to my side. Even the cats are nervous about the noise.
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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,868 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.4k hugs given	Jan 01, 2022 at 09:21 PM #7 Even today? There were a lot of popping noises last night until like 2 am. And of course injuries and at least 1 death from a stray bullet in detroit. I was afraid to go out on the balcony to watch any fireworks.
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Jan 01, 2022 at 10:32 PM #8 Una, these people are morons. They will use any excuse to shoot off guns.
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SybilMarie Member Member Since Jan 2018 Location: Hugo, OK Posts: 190 6 587 hugs given	Jan 02, 2022 at 03:13 PM #9 Belle and Precious were both shaking like a leaf from the fireworks. I for one wish they were banned and replaced with silent ones. __________________ #ActuallyAutistic
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SybilMarie Member Member Since Jan 2018 Location: Hugo, OK Posts: 190 6 587 hugs given	Jan 02, 2022 at 03:16 PM #10 Do you think the vet can prescribe Doggie Xanax? __________________ #ActuallyAutistic
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lizardlady Legendary Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Mid World Posts: 17,494 (SuperPoster!) 21 7,517 hugs given	Jan 04, 2022 at 07:05 AM #13 Beeg loves his Thundershirt. He comes running for me to put it on him when he sees my pick it up. It took some practice to learn how to put it on him though.
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Open Eyes Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Mar 2011 Location: Northeast USA Posts: 23,117 (SuperPoster!) 13 21.3k hugs given	Jan 04, 2022 at 07:17 AM #14 I am sorry you have to put up with such morons next to you. I have had the same problem and I hate the dates where people think of shooting off loud fireworks. Lots of dogs and horses stress out big time and run loose and suffer injuries due to fireworks. There are selfish people out there who don’t care.
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