[NAGDU] Fourth of July

[Charlene Ota]

Hi, Elise,  don't blame you for your concern either. My boy gets nervous
about the fireworks, too, so we stay home and I close up the house and run
the air conditioning to help dull the sounds as much as I can. I just stay
with him and check on him and talk to him periodically.  If it's
particularly bad, you could ask your vet for a mild tranquilizer for her to
help keepher more comfortable.

Charlene

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Subject: [NAGDU] Fourth of July

Hello, everyone.

It has been a long time since I posted, but I do follow the topics. School
has kept Becky and I very busy. My problem is: Sometimes there are sounds
that seem to be gunshots or firecrackers. When Becky hears these sounds, her
head shoots straight up, then her whole body starts shaking, and sometimes
she will pant rapidly and I can feel her heart beating fast. I am so afraid
of how July 4th will affect her. Currently, I hug her very close to me, I
pet her from head to taqil, and I talk to her. What do you all suggest so I
can make July 4th as tolerable for her as possible. We never, never go out,
so these are sounds we hear from our apartment. Thanks for your help. I am
so concerned for my baby.

Elise Berkley
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