2006-11-16 08:58:30 · 14 answers · asked by clift 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take him to the vet and they can give you a sedative after a brief health exam. Another alternative to medicines is to keep your dog close to you if you know there is going to be a storm and make sure that he has his favorite toy or blanket. Make him feel comfortable. You can even turn the TV or radio on if he enjoys it and it will help little to block out the sound of the storm.
2006-11-16 09:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by Amy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Sheltie that passed a couple of years ago, and until he went deaf he always went nuts during the storms. We dealt with it for years and with that high-pitched bark it was extremely stressfull. But, when it came down to it we realized he wasn't scared of the storm, but was trying to protect us. Petting him, holding him, all barely helped.
Really, without medication there's no way to keep him quiet. We never sedated Shadow; we just learned to deal with it and closed the bedrooms behind us when we went to sleep if there was a storm. Some dogs, like people, are more disposed to being nervous or anxious.
Some people do talk about de-barking...but this is a serious surgery and they aren't competely silenced...they sound like they're coughing instead of barking.
Honestly, I'd suggest earplugs; but, if you feel you can't tolerate it you can always try to find him another home, and if that doesn't work, medication or de-barking might be a last resort.
2006-11-16 09:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him near you.
Talk in soothing tones.
Turn on comforting sounds...like white noise or tv if you are not around for the storm.
**Consider asking the vet for pills for the dog. Keep them on hand for storms. Vets hear this problem all the time. Some dogs just can't get past it.
** Go to the library and get the book Marley and Me. It's about a lab with a lot of problems, one of which is being TERRIFIED of storms.
2006-11-16 11:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 01:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by mauzon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some lavender air freshener. It is comforting to them. I also have tried Comfort Zone by Farnam. It really does take the edge off.
I ignore my girls when they are scared by a storm. I will take to them as if nothing is wrong. I don't baby them. After a few years of this, they will look at me during a storm, as if to say, I don't like this, but they are not the terrified little babies they once were.
2006-11-16 10:06:49 · answer #5 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep a new treat on hand for your stormy season and if its really tasty to him like a beef basted chewy or a new toy he will be ocuppied. Also you can try and put the tv a little lowder or radio to bloke out the lightning, But most important is to comfort him!!!
2006-11-16 09:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by ohsuzanna123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best is to be near him and talk to him in a soothing voice, and If that doesn't work there is puppy Valium that your vet can prescribe use it only until he starts to realize that the storm wont kill him or when he gets a bit older,
hope this helps!!!
2006-11-16 09:02:50 · answer #7 · answered by megan c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your vet to give you a prescription for Acepromazine, a mild seditive just for situations like yours. They deal with this all the time, and I hope your Baby gets the needed rest during these storms it needs, good luck.
2006-11-16 18:01:01 · answer #8 · answered by windhorse_98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not big on sedating the problem. I understand that in some cases it may be necessary. I just loved reading the other answers about holding and comforting. God Bless animal lovers.
2006-11-16 09:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk calmly to your dog and show him lot's of love. Give him doggy treats. Let him sleep in your bed. Hold him.
2006-11-16 09:08:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋