{"id":87,"date":"2021-05-29T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T22:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2021-05-10T15:15:29","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T22:15:29","slug":"loud-noises-how-to-calm-your-pets-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/loud-noises-how-to-calm-your-pets-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Loud Noises? How to Calm Your Pet\u2019s Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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They try to hide in your shirt, and you don\u2019t know why they\u2019re so clingy. Wait for it: yep, here comes a thunderstorm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger dogs are generally not affected by the sounds of a storm. As pets age, they may learn to expect scary loud cracks and rumbles from lightning strikes. When they hear thunder or see flashes of light from lightning or fireworks, the anticipation of what\u2019s to come can set up an anxiety response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are the safety captain for animals in your house. They look to you when they\u2019re scared. If you jump, they\u2019ll jump. Sometimes you just can\u2019t help but react to loud noises, and neither can they. Understand that the fear is real and learn how to help calm your pet\u2019s anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Astraphobia and Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Astraphobia, or thunder phobia, can cause extreme anxiety reactions in your pets. When pets hear thunder, fireworks, or other loud noises outside, they may panic. If they see bright flashes of light from lightning or fireworks, they may have learned that scary loud noises are coming. Plan ahead, whenever possible, to make your home a safe place for nervous pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for Pet Safety <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with most situations, preparation can help with your reaction. If you can keep your pets safe and comfortable during noisy outside events, it will help ease their anxiety faster. Here are some safety tips that can help: <\/p>\n\n\n\n