My dog is afraid of thunderstorms. What can I give her to calm her?

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Hi I have a question is all dogs afraid of thunderstorms because Zoey she has me up right now because of it and my nana's dogs are afraid of thunderstorms. Is there anything that I could give them amd it taste good to them over the counter Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | 6 years old | 13.4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms can be really scary for dogs! One important thing to do to when your dog acts scared is not to reassure her. We think we are comforting her when we do that, but it's actually reinforcing the behavior and telling her it's ok to be scared. I recommend getting her a thundershirt to wear when there are fireworks or loud noises. These have been reported to help dogs with anxiety. At home, you can put her in a dark quiet room by herself to self-soothe. You can also turn on the TV or music to block out the sound. Finally, you can consider get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety. If these methods do not work, speak to Zoe's vet about prescription medication to give her during thunderstorms. I hope this helps!

My dog is afraid of thunderstorms. What can I give her to calm her?

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