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 […]
Read more »What to do when storms send your cat running for shelter
Wednesday, Jan 31st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Normally when I’m asked about storm phobias, the pet in question is a dog. But cats suffer fear of storms, too. I teamed up with my daughter, trainer Mikkel Becker, […]
Read more »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, […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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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