My dog is terrified after fireworks, hiding, shaking, growling. What can I do?

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My parents' dog has been experiencing bad anxiety lately, probably connected to fireworks but has extended beyond that to long periods where she hides in the bathroom or shakes excessively. Today she won't leave the bathroom is whining; she bares her teeth & growls if we come close. She hasn't been outside since yesterday late afternoon. She will eat if we slide pieces of food to her, but she won't get up to get any. The vet is closed and we aren't sure what to do. Thank you for your help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 23 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that your pet is so anxious with all the fireworks going on. Unfortunately most successfull treatments for anxiety are prescription medications that your vet would have to recommend. There are tons of over the counter natural anxiety supplements that you can try, but only some success with one which is the thunder shirt. Also Zylkene is another anxiety medicine that can be tried without a prescription but often is only available online. You will have to try the thunder shirt and any natural over the counter from your local petstore that looks appealing to you. Hopefully this wil be enough to calm her somewhat. For future, I would advise going to the vet before any future holidays involving fireworks so that you can give her medication ahead of time. The medication also has to be given 1-2 hrs before the events to be effective. Eventually Ella will calm down, but this is a good thing to note with her for the future to help ease her stress and anxiety. Here is more information on firework phobias in dogs for more information. --> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952947 Best of luck moving forward. Take care.

My dog is terrified after fireworks, hiding, shaking, growling. What can I do?

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