Where I live, the fireworks (legal and otherwise) start at dusk and continue through the night. They, mostly, save some of the big stuff for midnight. My cats will go into hiding until it’s over.
4 rescue dogs. 3 live in terror from fireworks. I use Benedryl for them. Works most of the time. The other dog ignores them unless really loud. Then he barks in irritation.
Fortunately, my cats trust me when I tell them that the noise will not harm them. The rainy weather here has discouraged the amateurs, for now. We generally get a burst of noise for about 10 minutes. It could be worse.
My dog growing up, was an outside dog, we lived in the country. He did even want or try to come into the house. On the 4th of July, however, he could come in the back door, like a shot, down the stairs to the basement, go under the stairs and didn’t come out until it was all over.
Like nancyb above, my cat, singular, ignores it all, probably because I do, but I am guessing. I suspect, but don’t know, that it might depend on the up bringing of the animal.
Time to ties on a thunder shirt, which is basically a long strip of cloth, like a tensor, around the torso and shoulders of the pet in a crisscross pattern.
“Do ThunderShirts Work? The Science Behind Anxiety Wraps. The ThunderShirt is a pressure wrap for situationally anxious dogs: the lightweight fabric Velcros tightly around a dog’s chest and abdomen, offering continuous gentle pressure akin to a hug. The idea isn’t as strange as it sounds.”
Also; “Giving your dog melatonin before events of high stress like a thunderstorm, fireworks, or leaving the house can help your dog destress, relax and sleep soundly. It even helps older dogs suffering from insomnia experience a more regular sleeping cycle.”
angelolady Premium Member 5 months ago
Poor pets and wildlife.
Wilde Bill 5 months ago
Where I live, the fireworks (legal and otherwise) start at dusk and continue through the night. They, mostly, save some of the big stuff for midnight. My cats will go into hiding until it’s over.
M2MM 5 months ago
My birds do NOT appreciate the noise of fireworks. They’ve never seen them, THAT would scare their feathers off.
hfergus Premium Member 5 months ago
4 rescue dogs. 3 live in terror from fireworks. I use Benedryl for them. Works most of the time. The other dog ignores them unless really loud. Then he barks in irritation.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member 5 months ago
Aren’t all of them a day ahead of things?
loridobson Premium Member 5 months ago
Fireworks, ho-hum. Seen one, seen them all. Animals deserve better.
nancyb creator 5 months ago
Fortunately, my cats trust me when I tell them that the noise will not harm them. The rainy weather here has discouraged the amateurs, for now. We generally get a burst of noise for about 10 minutes. It could be worse.
walt1968pat Premium Member 5 months ago
My dog growing up, was an outside dog, we lived in the country. He did even want or try to come into the house. On the 4th of July, however, he could come in the back door, like a shot, down the stairs to the basement, go under the stairs and didn’t come out until it was all over.
Gent 5 months ago
Eh what about thunderstorm? Me no see you hide under there when that happen?
raybarb44 5 months ago
Poor Babies…….
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT 5 months ago
My poor dog would freak out completely. He hates all loud noises and even Christmas Crackers terrify him. That’s why we don’t have them.
xSigoff Premium Member 5 months ago
Like nancyb above, my cat, singular, ignores it all, probably because I do, but I am guessing. I suspect, but don’t know, that it might depend on the up bringing of the animal.
Zen-of-Zinfandel 5 months ago
The glow worms aren’t so bad.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 5 months ago
Time to ties on a thunder shirt, which is basically a long strip of cloth, like a tensor, around the torso and shoulders of the pet in a crisscross pattern.
“Do ThunderShirts Work? The Science Behind Anxiety Wraps. The ThunderShirt is a pressure wrap for situationally anxious dogs: the lightweight fabric Velcros tightly around a dog’s chest and abdomen, offering continuous gentle pressure akin to a hug. The idea isn’t as strange as it sounds.”
Also; “Giving your dog melatonin before events of high stress like a thunderstorm, fireworks, or leaving the house can help your dog destress, relax and sleep soundly. It even helps older dogs suffering from insomnia experience a more regular sleeping cycle.”crazeekatlady 5 months ago
Right there with you. Not a fan of the Blowing Up of the Neighborhood.
the lost wizard 5 months ago
When did fireworks become an New Years thing anyway? :)
catmom1360 5 months ago
People just like the noise.
M209T Premium Member 5 months ago
I’m with the doggo on this one. One year some fine, upstanding citizen (or not) busted one of our solar panels with a large gauge bullet.