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How to Prevent and Cure Noise Phobias in Our Pets.
Is your
dog or cat frightened by thunderstorms? Have a new
kitten or puppy? If your
pet suffers from noise phobia, you probably cringe
every time thunderstorms are forecast. Instead of celebrating
the Fourth of July, you probably dread this firecracker-filled
holiday.
Dogs in
particular, with their keen sense of hearing, often suffer
from noise phobia and their frightened behavior can be
stressful for their owners as well. As if your pet's trembling
and barking weren't bad enough, you probably have to deal with
the dirty looks of your neighbors who have to endure Fido's
barking, whining, and howling when a truck backfires or a
thunderstorm develops. You may also find your home destroyed
by his neurotic reaction - chewed furniture, dirtied carpeting
and shredded tissues.
Both cats and dogs may become nervous and desperately
try to escape under the couch or hide anyplace where they feel
they can seek refuge. Dogs may try to soothe themselves by
chewing on household items or even on themselves. Cats may
scratch anything available, including your sofa or newspaper.
If your pet's extremely nervous, he or she may even vomit or
suffer from diarrhea.
So don't jump to the conclusion that your pet is simply
being spiteful when you return home to find the house in
disarray. It may be that he was traumatized by noise. If
your four-footed best friend occasionally causes such
destruction when left alone, think about it. What was the
weather like during your absence? Check with your neighbors to
see if they heard anything unusual (i.e., firecrackers) while
you were gone. Don't blame your pet for being spiteful - he
just might be suffering from noise phobia
-Warren Eckstein -
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