{"id":462,"date":"2022-07-07T17:12:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T21:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=462"},"modified":"2022-07-07T17:12:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T21:12:32","slug":"understanding-pet-noise-anxiety-is-half-the-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/understanding-pet-noise-anxiety-is-half-the-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Pet Noise Anxiety Is Half the Battle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our pets are phenomenal at navigating the modern world, but there are plenty of surprises that can startle even the most confident animal. In fact, their nerves can get rattled fairly quickly when a loud truck goes by or they find themselves in a crowded public place. As they take cues from their owners, it\u2019s necessary to maintain an emotionally calm or neutral demeanor. However, pet noise anxiety can really get out of control if not dealt with head-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes there\u2019s no telling what will set off a pet\u2019s anxiety<\/a>. It might seem fairly innocuous, like a distant siren or breaking glass, but if a sound is connected to a deep-seated, frightening memory, they can react instinctively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many pets respond to fear with a fight-or-flight mechanism. If an owner doesn\u2019t know that a fireworks display<\/a> or a thunderstorm will trigger a strong reaction in their pet, it could lead to a dangerous scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some pets will hide to wait out the scary experience. Others will try to escape and flee their situation, even if it\u2019s not the source of their fear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To protect against accidental loss or separation, be sure to bring your pet to a safe place as soon as you realize they are stressed or anxious. Their collar and ID tag are incredibly important, but can be removed or fall off. If they are microchipped, their chances of being reunited with you are much higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Place of Calm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To reduce pet noise anxiety from developing into a full-fledged phobia, find a quiet room or back corner of the house to wait out the storm or other noise-related event. Dim lighting, soft music, and a few of their favorite things, like soft bedding, toys, treats, and plenty of water can round out the scene. Stay with them, if possible, and give them reassurances and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Watch For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Often, pet noise anxiety is predictable, but it can also occur unexpectedly with little or no warning. The following symptoms of fear, stress, and noise-related anxiety should never go ignored:<\/p>\n\n\n\n