April 19, 2011
My dog panics during thunderstorms, can you give me any advice?
Full Question:
I have a dog that panics during lighting storms, to the point you will never get her attention, you can tell by the look in her eye, like a drunk that has blacked out. I put her in a crate, but she has chewed the bars on the door, broken a lot of them off as well, her K-9 teeth are broken, mouth gets blooded from chewing on the inside corners off the create and bars. She digs in the crate as well during the storm, she shakes so bad her teeth rattle like a very cold dog, maybe she is in shock? After the storm she will lie down and sleep in the create, so I know it's not the create. It's not even thinkable not putting her in the create during storms. We have been to the vet a lot from her hurting herself during the storms.I think that a plastic basket muzzle will help the chewing and hurting herself. Do you have any information on dogs and thunder storms? I have tried everything I know.
The Potters
Cindy's Answer:
I'd read this article on dogs that break out of crates. I agree that a muzzle may help, you also may want to try some Rescue Remedy (it works for many dogs). I put it directly in the dog's mouth though, as opposed to the treat as they recommend. Many dogs won't take a treat when they are so anxious.
You can also search our website on thunderstorm anxiety to get more info.
Cindy
You can also search our website on thunderstorm anxiety to get more info.
Cindy
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