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How to help dogs with severe fireworks anxiety during holidays?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 100 lbs

My two dogs have sever anxiety due to fireworks being shot off near my house 1 is an 8 year old german shepard and 2 is. A 2 year old cheweenie is there something i can do to help them through the holliday weekend

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 3rd, 2017

Yes there are some over the counter products you can try such as the thunder shirt or an Adaptil collar or diffuser. However if you want something that will work without fail I would try Alprazolam or Valium but these require a prescription through your vet so schedule an appt soon. I hope everything works out for your pets and happy holidays.

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