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My dog is traumatized by fireworks and won't go out. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

The dog was traumatized by the fireworks and now will not go out to play or go to the bathroom, we do not know what to do, it has been a week

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 10th, 2015

Slowly reacclimate him to going outside again. Use treats as rewards and bribes. If he is a small dog, carry him outside for ever increasing periods of time. Calming pheromone collars or sprays may be effective. Compression shirts such as the ThunderShirt may help as well.

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