Dealing with thunderstorm anxiety

Many dogs suffer from anxiety due to loud noises. Kim Donovan, DVM, recommends DAP to help.

Many dogs suffer from anxiety due to loud noises. Thunderstorms and fireworks are the two most common noises that dogs fear. Many dogs with separation anxiety also will be afraid of thunderstorms and loud noises.  

Dog Appeasing Pheromone products can be used to help calm and soothe fearful dogs. It comes in a collar, spray or a diffuser. If the diffusers are used, be sure to get enough to cover the square footage where the dog spends most of its time or it won’t be effective. Many behaviorists prefer the collars. Behavior modification must be done in addition to medications for the behavior to change. There is no such thing as a magic pill.

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