Happy New Year Morning all!
Thank you for the compliments on my doggies, MBarnum. The big boy sitting up is Bear and the one laying down is Brandi.
I have to tell those with pets that get upset with fireworks/thunder/loud noise, I was talking with a lady at the local dog park about how upset Bear gets at New Years and the 4th of July. She told me to try something called Rescue Remedy that you get at your local health food store. It's all natural. Humans use it at times of stress but she said it worked wonders for her dog.
I bought a bottle and gave Bear 6 drops last night in a Vienna Sausage (I always keep a can of those on hand for pill giving) and he handled the fireworks like a champ! I couldn't believe it. He growled a few times but stayed laying down instead of racing around the house like a mad dog.
He's up this morning with no seeming ill effects either. He's at my feet as I type this, chewing on a few Milk Bones. I can now highly recommend Rescue Remedy. I may have to try it myself the next time I feel stressed. Maybe it would help when I have to do a presentation at work.
Sorry I didn't mean to go on and on about this but when I find something helpful, I like to pass it along.
I'm so glad we all made it thought the night with no problems. I was in bed shortly after ten as I thought I would be. I woke at about 8 minutes after midnight with all the loud bangs around here. Bear was peacefully asleep at the time so I turned over and went back to sleep myself.
Well, I have a Rose Parade to watch. Have a good first day all! We'll be having the traditional pork/Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes for News Years Day dinner. I think that’s a German thing. Here in the South I know most have black-eye beans and ham hocks but I’ve never tried that. What do ya’ll have?