{"id":1305,"date":"2019-06-25T21:58:02","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T21:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2019-06-25T21:58:02","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T21:58:02","slug":"helping-your-pet-with-summer-noise-phobias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/helping-your-pet-with-summer-noise-phobias\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Your Pet with Summer Noise Phobias"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For us, summer is filled with lazy days, popsicles, and fun in the pool. Summer can be fun for our pets as well, but for those with fears related to noise, it can also be a scary time. Thunderstorms, fireworks, passing motorcycles, and other loud sounds can be an absolute nightmare for some animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer noise phobias are a common pet problem, but there is no need to give up on an enjoyable summer. There are lots of things that you can do, and with Animal Medical Hospital & 24-Hour Urgent Care Center<\/a> on your side there is no need to fret. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Some pets are seemingly unbothered by hurricane-force winds and the Fourth of July, but many are scared to near-death by these loud noises. In one sense, a healthy fear of these dramatic sounds is reasonable. For some, though, it goes beyond that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animals who suffer from noise phobia have a very pronounced and persistent fear of an auditory trigger that is very exaggerated for the reality of the situation. For instance, it is normal for a North Carolina pup to be worried if we really are in the throes of a hurricane. It is not normal for your pet to panic when a little thunder rumbles in the distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet with noise phobias have extreme reactions to sound. They may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n