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My dog is severely afraid of thunderstorms, so much that now when it rains she associates it with a storm. She trembles and pants. We've tried the thunder vest, natural supplements, nothing works. Any advice? She's also a loner and prefers to be away
I'm sorry to hear of your concerns with Rosie. It's terrible to have your pet be so scared. I would recommend asking your veterinarian about using an anti-anxiety medication and/or sedative prior to thunderstorms to help reduce Rosie's anxiety. Medications such as trazodone and Sileo can be quite beneficial in these cases. It may also be worth working with an experienced animal behaviorist to work on counter conditioning Rosie's response to thunderstorms. This can be an involved process, but the benefits can be great in that you may be able to reduce Rosie's anxiety over time by helping to have a more positive association with storms.
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My Springer nose is crusty an dry. Breathing making noise
Poor Thunder. He likely has an upper respiratory infection going on. Infectious disease (i.e. Distemper) are also possible if he is also acting unwell. I would highly recommend taking Thunder to your local vet by morning for a good thorough exam and auscultation of his lungs to ensure his lower airway isn't affected as well. Best case scenario, he will need a short of antibiotics to get him back to normal. Best wishes with Thunder and his care moving forward. Take care.
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Why is my dog afraid of loud noises?
Hello. Many dogs are afraid of loud noises such as thunder, gunshots, fireworks, & anything else they just do not understand. Some dogs can be conditioned to tolerate these noises with training & the use of recordings that get your dog used to things. It is best to work with a trained behavioral specialist for counterconditioning procedures. For short-term treatment for noise adversion, you could try a calming shirt like the Thundershirt, or use of a wonderful product available from your veterinarian called Sileo. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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My dog is terrified of everything. Little noises and such bother him and we thought he'd grow out of it. Its become a problem when hes taken outside to use the bathroom and he cannot due to being scared and shaking. If anyone comes to the house he sh
Oh dear, poor Axel! Some dogs have innately anxious and nervous personalities, and German Shepherds (it appears that Axel has a fair amount of Shepherd in him from the pictures!) are known for anxiety issues. Continue gently trying to socialize Axel with new people and surroundings, and offer small treats and gentle encouragement as he is introduced to a new situation. Some dogs also benefit from thunder shirts ( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24037 ) for anxiety, as well as calming pheromone collars or diffusers ( http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=33000 ). If all else fails, consider consulting a veterinary behaviorist to discuss behavioral modifications to try at home, and possible anti-anxiety medication. I hope that all goes well!
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My 7 year old mixed lab keeps licking/biting near his butt area.. his poop is normal..
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This could be due to an issue with the anal sacs or possibly allergies or something else. I recommend that you have Thunder evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check what seems more likely so that it can be treated. Good luck!
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