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crosinski

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6. We used a thundershirt too.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #3)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:53 PM

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We had a big dog who turned into quivering jello when it thundered, or even worse … on July 4th! She’d let us put on the thundershirt without any fuss at all, and it helped!

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We've had storms come through this morning and my dog was scared [View all] MustLoveBeagles Saturday OP

A friend of mine used to wrap her dog in a blanket and held it like baby! kimbutgar Saturday #1

Same principle, but using a THUNDERSHIRT (or a vest from same company) helps many hlthe2b Saturday #3

We used a thundershirt too. crosinski Monday #6

Yes! Rescue Remedy Flower Essence / FES 5-Flower Remedy & homemade thundershirt using an ace bandage SheltieLover Saturday #2

Thanks for the ideas MustLoveBeagles Saturday #4

Rescue Remedy does not sedate. It acts to separate the reality from fiction. the military has used it on in2herbs Saturday #5