Things That Go Boom In the Night: Noise Aversion In Pets
As summer approaches, owners of noise-averse pets must prepare for storm season, and the dreaded July Fourth holiday. Noise aversion (i.e., a fear of loud noises such as thunderstorms, fireworks, and car backfires) affects up to two-thirds of dogs, yet many of these pets go undiagnosed and untreated. Stress and fear are mentally damaging, and [...]