There’s help for dogs with fireworks phobia [Video]

BILLINGS – As fireworks fly over Billings, pet owners everywhere also brace for bad reactions from pets.

Mandi Smith knows that all too well, as her 13-year-old dog Scooter suffers from a heart condition.

“She’s my soul mate, and she does not like the Fourth of July,” she said.

When the fireworks fly, she notices how Scooter runs and tries to hide.

“She’ll hid behind the toilet, she’ll try to go somewhere low or dark,” said Smith. “Especially because of her health condition, I am super worried about anything getting her super exerted.”

Billings veterinarian Dr. Edie Best with Billings Animal Family Hospital says dogs afraid of fireworks can lead to danger, but there’s ways to calm pets down.

“A lot of dogs just have this fear of loud noises. It’s unexpected. They don’t know where it’s coming from,” said Best.

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