How to calm my dog's anxiety from thunder, fireworks, and loud noises?

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What options are there for a dog with anxiety. My 8yr. Old female has become sensitive to people coughing, fireworks,thunder/lightning. She will shake and try to find a place to hide. Pet's info: Dog | Plott | Female | spayed | 8 years and 4 months old | 55 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

If loud noises are the main problem, you can try to control the environment. If a storm is in the forecast or it is firework season, place her where a white noise machine is running to help mask the sounds. They make a product called a thunder shirt. It is basically a snug fitting shirt that does help some feed safe and relax while it is on. They make a pheromone collar for dogs that helps calm them also If none of these help, then talk to your vet about prescription medicine. They have a variety from some that are given every day to those that are just needed during each occurrence.

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