Why are many dogs scared on New Year's Eve?
Every year, many dog owners face the challenge of calming their dog down on New Year's Eve. But why is the turn of the year so much harder for dogs to endure?
Excellent hearing
Unlike humans, dogs can perceive a wider range of frequencies . Fireworks are not louder for dogs, but rather the four-legged friends notice a lot more noise.
In addition, a dog's hearing never switches off completely, which means that even in a deep sleep they can be woken up by the smallest noises.
For a dog, the sound of a firecracker exploding represents potential danger. The combination of all these factors means that our four-legged friends experience New Year's Eve much more intensely.
Sensitive sense of smell
Depending on the dog breed, a dog can smell between 10,000 and 100,000 times better than a human.
The smell is underestimated or simply forgotten by many dog owners, but it is almost as big a stress factor as the sound of New Year's rockets.
How do I know if my dog is afraid?
This varies greatly depending on the character of the dog and many owners can tell from intuition how their four-legged friend is doing.
However, we have still put together some typical clues that can indicate that your dog is afraid:
- Elongated mouth gap
- ears flattened
- restlessness
- heavy panting
- Tremble
- Loss of appetite
- eyes wide open
- Crouched posture
- Pinched tail
Here's how you can prepare your dog for New Year's Eve
Don't leave your dog alone
When the dog is close to its master and/or mistress, it releases the so-called “ cuddle hormone ”. This causes the stress hormone to decrease and the dog can relax. The lack of affection in such a stressful situation can lead to a breach of trust between humans and dogs.
Go indoors with your dog
You will never be able to completely ignore the fact that there is a fire going on. But you can shield the dog a little. It's best to close all windows, doors and roller shutters.
Provide familiar sounds
Turn up the TV or radio - these familiar sounds can calm the dog. You can also try turning on the washing machine or dishwasher . But don't overdo it with the volume, as it can scare your pet even more.
Distract your dog
Some dogs are distracted from their fear by different smells or their favorite treat. Keep him busy with small scent or eating tasks so you can ease your four-legged friend's fears a little.
New Year's Eve with dog and medication
You can relieve your dog's fear of New Year's Eve with medication. Your vet can show you preparations for your dog that will help your dog relax at the turn of the year.
Take away New Year's anxiety naturally
Another option is to relieve the dog's fear with the help of CBD . CBD docks in the endocannabinoid system and ensures internal balance. Compared to THC , CBD has no intoxicating effect and can therefore relax your dog in a natural way
How should you give CBD to your dog?
You can either mix it with the food or give it directly to achieve a quicker effect. It's best to start administering CBD a week before New Year's Eve. This is the ideal way to prepare your darling for the turn of the year. On New Year's Eve, you can also give him a double dose to calm him down.
Don't worry - an overdose of CBD has no harmful side effects. Nevertheless, simply discuss the administration of CBD with your veterinarian .
We wish you a happy new year!
The team at hanfplatz.de
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