fireworks phobias Archives - Dr. Marty Becker

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Update on fireworks and thunderstorm fears in cats and dogs (2019)

Thursday, Jun 20th, 2019 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Just like this time every year before, my mailbox is full of pleas for help from owners of pets, mostly dogs, who are terrified of fireworks, thunderstorms, and other loud […]

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Tip for helping pets with extreme fireworks and thunderstorm fear

Thursday, Aug 11th, 2016 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Do you have pets with a real terror of fireworks, thunder, and other loud noises? Here’s a tip from Grace Carrin, which she posted on QT Pi Becker’s Facebook page, […]

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Don’t ‘Ace’ the Fear: Why acepromazine may make your dog’s fireworks fear worse

Tuesday, Jul 1st, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

Is what you’re doing to help your dog with his fireworks and thunderstorm fears making them worse? Fear of fireworks and thunderstorms can ruin a pet’s summer, but sometimes our […]

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Turn down the volume on pets’ firework and thunderstorm fears

Monday, Jun 30th, 2014 | By Dr. Marty Becker

(Updated June 21, 2021) It’s coming up on the Fourth of July, or as one of my team member calls it, “Xanax season.” She’s referring to her dog’s thunderstorm and […]

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