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fireworks
i hate the fact theyre starting to go off already, and tesco are selling them buy one get one free grrr.
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Re: fireworks
Started here just now
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Re: fireworks
and here but thankfully not loud its the grenade type hide in the cupboard for .
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Re: fireworks
just started here too,how is vinnie this year inez?
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Re: fireworks
I can hear them going off around here somewhere right now, Rocky does pick his moments to be playful
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Re: fireworks
we are quite lucky in that tessa isn't scared of them they just seem to really annoy her when she goes out in the garden and she just barks and growls at them. still won't go out at night and leave her on her own at this time of year.
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Re: fireworks
me neither mias ok with fireworks
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Re: fireworks
Neighbour's here have been letting them off, thankfully we are lucky and Rolo isn't bothered by them, he did venture out earlier to watch, then came in and curled up again.
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Re: fireworks
Sick of them.
Millie is currently in her hide away under the stairs, she hasnt ate her meat and she wont come around until tomorrow morning.
Tried the adaptil collar from my vet 25.00, which was as much use asa chocolate teapot.
Looks like its going to be a lifetime thing for her, even ones going of in the distance that arent loud sets her off.
Blinds and windows closed and tv turned right up.
Spoiled a great day we had at the park where she was running around with a husky.
Millie is currently in her hide away under the stairs, she hasnt ate her meat and she wont come around until tomorrow morning.
Tried the adaptil collar from my vet 25.00, which was as much use asa chocolate teapot.
Looks like its going to be a lifetime thing for her, even ones going of in the distance that arent loud sets her off.
Blinds and windows closed and tv turned right up.
Spoiled a great day we had at the park where she was running around with a husky.
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Re: fireworks
aww poor millie,sash is exactly the same,its horrible for them
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Re: fireworks
http://www.petmeds.co.uk/ think theres cheapish sprays and plug in diffusers as well
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Re: fireworks
Poor Millie I feel for you its horrid to see them so scared,thank god ours didnt last long and Vin never heard them rain and gales came in so put pay to stupid people!
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Re: fireworks
For the first time in 3 years, Biscuit isn't phased?!?!? :O I hope she's not going deaf!!
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Re: fireworks
aww im sure shes fine rachel perhaps shes just used to them its the loud ones i worry about, i hide in the cupboard and mia looks at me like im mad
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Aw no! I don't mind them, Biscuit had to be sedated for the first two years, diazepam!! She used to attack doors and fly around the house like a banshee.
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Re: fireworks
i firmly believe that fireworks should only be sold to councils for organised fireworks display it doesnt help the fact blooming tescos are buy one get one free. its shocking
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Re: fireworks
Mia05 wrote:http://www.petmeds.co.uk/ think theres cheapish sprays and plug in diffusers as well
Thanks for that link Mia.
Would have save a few pounds buying the collar direct, will give the diffuser and the sprays a try.
She started to come around a bit by midnight,managed to eat some food, out for the toilet now she is lying on her back sound asleep, but I am wide awake, stressed lol.
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Re: fireworks
Unfortunately they've been going off for almost a week here already! My girls hate them and we try not to make a big deal but Belle literally shakes and won't go out bless her
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Re: fireworks
Here is the same, hope it won't be like that till december
Debo is so scared, he's in the toilet, just now I've had to drag him out for a wee. Poor dog, he can't settle and can't nap.
Debo is so scared, he's in the toilet, just now I've had to drag him out for a wee. Poor dog, he can't settle and can't nap.
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Aww no poor Debo. I feel so sorry for you all, it's really not fair
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Re: fireworks
I'm using Pet Blend Relax , but it doesn't do a thing. Thinking of buying Adaptil spray or thundershirt?
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Re: fireworks
u can also buy an apatil collar and a spray for blankets etc
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Re: fireworks
good idea is to put a blanket over a crate or a cardboard box where they can hide
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Re: fireworks
i think my solution would be to build a near soundproof kennel
or large crate .. den .. type structure ..
don't know how effective it would be ..
i.e. so that the dog would be content to lay inside for a while
i do know that double-glazed windows cut down the sound quite a bit ..
and that there's plenty of choice for soundproofing materials on the market
( looked into it once due to noisy next door neighbours ..
( screaming and shouting and slamming doors at all hours ..
( 'n that's in a vic.terrace building ..
( thankfully said neighbours moved out ..
feel awful for the dogs 'n cats and all animals that suffer from fireworks
we have them around here most weekends .. albeit at a distance
( asian weddings .. be a tradition methinks )
luckily .. Lady takes scant notice of them ..
they don't seem to bother her even on the annual 'fireworks night' ..
or large crate .. den .. type structure ..
don't know how effective it would be ..
i.e. so that the dog would be content to lay inside for a while
i do know that double-glazed windows cut down the sound quite a bit ..
and that there's plenty of choice for soundproofing materials on the market
( looked into it once due to noisy next door neighbours ..
( screaming and shouting and slamming doors at all hours ..
( 'n that's in a vic.terrace building ..
( thankfully said neighbours moved out ..
feel awful for the dogs 'n cats and all animals that suffer from fireworks
we have them around here most weekends .. albeit at a distance
( asian weddings .. be a tradition methinks )
luckily .. Lady takes scant notice of them ..
they don't seem to bother her even on the annual 'fireworks night' ..
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Re: fireworks
Well that last night was the night from hell.
The vet prescribed diazepam for Millie, this actually made her worse than normal and I wont be giving her any more.
She lay in her bedunder the stairs like she always does, but she was actually panting for breath at times,I was nightshift but my wife and sons were in the house with her, they know not to fuss over her as this makes it worse.
It is so hard when you see them in distress.
If the government can ban smoking in pubs, isnt it time to ban fireworks unless its at organised displays outwith peoples communities?
The vet prescribed diazepam for Millie, this actually made her worse than normal and I wont be giving her any more.
She lay in her bedunder the stairs like she always does, but she was actually panting for breath at times,I was nightshift but my wife and sons were in the house with her, they know not to fuss over her as this makes it worse.
It is so hard when you see them in distress.
If the government can ban smoking in pubs, isnt it time to ban fireworks unless its at organised displays outwith peoples communities?
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Re: fireworks
Bane wasn't phased by them last year but this year he is so scared. I don't think I have ever seen him this bad poor guy! He just walks around all hunched over tail under looking sorry for himself trying to get on top of you for cuddles!
Is it best for us to try and ignore him? We've tried playing or distracting him with training and treats but he's having none of it! Thank god he has finally fallen asleep now!
Is it best for us to try and ignore him? We've tried playing or distracting him with training and treats but he's having none of it! Thank god he has finally fallen asleep now!
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Re: fireworks
thundershirt some apatil spray or make a den out of a cardboard box and a blanket or somewhere else he can hide. these fireworks are horrible they really are a fews went off tonight i was more scared than mia i actually hid in my cupboard last night and mia just looked at me
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Bane wrote:Bane wasn't phased by them last year but this year he is so scared. I don't think I have ever seen him this bad poor guy! He just walks around all hunched over tail under looking sorry for himself trying to get on top of you for cuddles!
Is it best for us to try and ignore him? We've tried playing or distracting him with training and treats but he's having none of it! Thank god he has finally fallen asleep now!
yeah best to act normal, dont make a fuss and watch your body language as he will be in tune with your every reaction. tuting and looking at the window will show your displeasure and swearing at the neighbours will just reinforce the feeling that there is something to be worried about. my brothers Dobe has been fine all his life with fireworks but last year at 6 years old and this year he has been a basket case shivering and whineing.
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Re: fireworks
was worried for mia this year due to her age but she was fine she was asleep when the big ones went off
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Oh dear Crystal! At least Mia wasn't phased by them! Bane has been sleeping under our bed whenever they go off! Must feel nice and safe there
And thanks Nathan! We thought that was what we had to do it's just hard to not fuss him when he looks so sad!
And thanks Nathan! We thought that was what we had to do it's just hard to not fuss him when he looks so sad!
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Re: fireworks
Vin has been awful again tonight, they were so loud he has been upstairs all evening on our bed, panting and dribbling so fear I may have a wet pillow! poor babies
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Re: fireworks
och inez thats a wee shame poor vinnie i was in my cupboard earlier they were so bad its the loud grenade ones i dnt like....
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