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Don’t ignore your pet’s fear out of the mistaken belief you will reinforce it and make it worse, writes Marty Becker, DVM. The key is to stay calm and not get all worked up yourself, but instead provide calm attention like how you normally interact with him.
Becker has updated his previously published article for 2021.
Source: Dr. Marty Becker, June 21, 2021. Link.
Also see: Start NOW to help pets fearful of fireworks, Steve Dale Pet World, June 21, 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: For animal health pros this is same story, different day, right? But, when informing pet owners, especially new ones, you may be giving them information they’ve not learned before.