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(3,389 posts) Sat Jul 4, 2026, 10:50 AM 16 hrs ago

I'm dreading tonight's fireworks. [View all]

My poor dogs will be so upset! I bought some hemp-melatonin treats to help calm them and did a test run last night. The treats didn't seem to help at all. The directions say one treat for their size but don't mention frequency.

Poor babies!

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I'm dreading tonight's fireworks. [View all] QED 16 hrs ago OP

Make them a thundershirt out of Ace bandage or scarf? SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #1

Sadly, that didn't help last year. QED 15 hrs ago #5

Have you tried Thundershirts? Or you can make your own with ace bandages. Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #2

I wish that would help - it hasn't before. QED 15 hrs ago #6

I may spend the 4th under the bed with my cat. gab13by13 16 hrs ago #3

I have a bearded colie who hates fireworks LetMyPeopleVote 15 hrs ago #4

try not to show worry. put on a happy face. mopinko 15 hrs ago #7

Our dog gets very upset over storms and fireworks. radical noodle 13 hrs ago #8

I am about to drug my beardie LetMyPeopleVote 6 hrs ago #9