Health & WellbeingHow to help my dog scared of thunder and fireworks who won't eat?
Fireworks and loud noises can be really scary for dogs. One important thing to do to when Ruby 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. As for food for Ruby, I recommend a high quality adult dog food such as Royal Canin, Hill's Science diet, Purina ProPlan, or Iams. I hope all of this helps you!
Updated on September 24th, 2025