I just asked my vet for some 4th of July meds for my dog.

[undeterred]

I think everything was ok last year. Last night some neigborhood kids started popping stuff off around 9pm and they were at it randomly for a few hours. It was making my dog very nervous and he was pacing around the house. It bothers me too, but at least I know what it is.

I remember making the mistake of taking my first dog to a fireworks display, where she promptly bolted and ran 3 miles home when the first firecracker went off. She was a wreck on the 4th of July for the rest of her life and I had to medicate her.

This year some of us were actually going to watch the fireworks from the dog park- which I may still do, but without my dog. He'll be home sleeping peacefully on doggie xanax.

[XemaSab]

1. Benedryl also works

:)

[undeterred]

2. Depends how hyper your dog is.

Mine is very hyper!

[elleng]

3. I remember, years ago in house in DC,

neighborhood dogs would sound their 'alarms' at the sounds of DC's great fireworks (as well as those of closer-by neighbors.)

[Curmudgeoness]

4. My least favorite holiday! And all because of fireworks.

Although I enjoy a good professional display, I hate them, I like peace and quiet. I hate how they bother pets, and I cannot imagine how all the wild animals feel. I hope the meds help.

[undeterred]

5. Thanks. At least I don't live close by.

We have one of the biggest displays in the state here in Madison. Some of the people I know who live near to the area where they shoot them off - which is close to the dog park - are taking their pets out of town because the show is so loud it disturbs their pets.

Other people use herbal remedies.

[Curmudgeoness]

6. Sadly here, ever yokel in the neighborhood

spends hundreds (thousands) of dollars to shoot off all night long. It is illegal (technically), but you know how it is---only abide by the laws you agree with. Like I said, my least favorite holiday.

[CountAllVotes]

7. we have the same here

In fact it has been going on for the past week. I guess they get off on hearing the pops and the bangs and the cries of the animals! Makes me sick!

I wish they'd outlaw fireworks!

[glinda]

8. I recommend the Storm Jacket. It is about 50 bucks but works well for many things.